Sentences with phrase «extensive seagrass»

The waters surrounding Magnetic Island have extensive seagrass meadows that attract dugongs.

Due to the intact connectivity of the extensive seagrass beds, desnse mangrove forests, and robust coral reefs, the remoteness of the area, and the history of protection from coastal development, the Gardens of the Queen represents a «baseline» for a nearly pristine Caribbean marine ecosystem; an ecosystem that includes healthy populations of apex predators like sharks and groupers, important grazers like Rainbow parrotfish and long - spine sea urchins, and recovering endangered species like elkhorn coral and hawksbill sea turtles.

Within the boundaries of the 2900 square nautical miles of the sanctuary lie spectacular and unique marine resources, from the world's third largest barrier reef, extensive seagrass beds, mangrove - fringed islands, and more than 6,000 species of marine life.

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On this project you will have the chance to explore and help monitor extensive areas of coral and vast seagrass...

On this project you will have the chance to explore and help monitor extensive areas of coral and vast seagrass beds, record populations of reef fish and assist in annual reef health check.

It is a combination of healthy coral reef (both fringing reef and patch corals), expansive backreef flats, large lagoon systems, seagrass beds, and extensive mangrove forest.