Sentences with phrase «filled by whales»

However, in the ice - free greenhouse of the Mesozoic, reptiles cruised the oceans from pole to pole, occupying the ecological roles now largely filled by whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and even sharks.

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This indicates that by mid-spring, the whales had migrated away from the shark - filled area.

Many whales feed by filling their mouths with water, then straining organisms out of that water as they expel it, using fibrous plates in their mouth called baleen.

Shot in black and white and filled with nuance, the film is directed with great affection by Noah Baumbach («The Squid and the Whale»), who wrote it with his star — actress Greta Gerwig.

Working from a traditional, cliche - filled screenplay by Christopher Cleveland, Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson, New Zealand - born director Niki Caro («Whale Rider,» «North Country») perceptively elevates the familiar sports drama, establishing a strong emotional core, amplified by compelling performances.

An interesting mix of adventure, relaxation and culture await visitors, who can fill their days with a pleasant stroll down the Malecon boardwalk, whale - watching in Banderas Bay or exploring the rugged countryside by ATV.

In the distance, the snow - capped mountains of New Zealand's South Island shimmers in the sun, marked by Stewart Island at its most distant point, where seals and whales frolic in the icy waters, as the Aurora Australis fills the sky.

It's been rather uncanny over the years, to note how often the space left by absent resident orcas is filled by transient orcas, who somehow manage to show up and save a thin whale watching day.

By mid-February to mid-March, the bulk of the population has arrived in the lagoons, filling them with nursing, calving and mating gray whales.

You will be introduced to the Hawaiian culture as you glide by the walls of the fishpond and explore the marine environment filled with corals, turtles and humpback whales (during the season) in the far distance.

This is surrounded by a huge sun terrace filled with Roman statues and marble columns, following the resort s Roman theme.Take a trip out on the property s own catamaran, the Lady Shelley, to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat of the Atlantic Ocean.The Cleopatra Palace Hotel is formed of three luxury buildings, offering amazing views of the original Roman Swimming Pool with the large terrace for sunbathing, surrounded by magnificent columns and marble statues of gods of the ancient Roman Empire or romantic views of the sea and the promenade flanked by exotic palm trees and is situated opposite the delightful Playa de

Plan a weekend trip to San Juan Island where you can go whale watching and sea kayaking, escape to the majestic Olympic National Park for hiking surrounded by incredible mountain scenery, or visit one of the charming towns filled with unique shops, cafes and restaurants.

Whilst the Japanese are allowed by the International Whaling Commission to hunt for an annual quota of 945 whales for scientific purposes there has been intense global pressure to prevent the whalers from being able to fill their quota.