Sentences with phrase «find shallow reefs»

Beginners will find shallow reefs near most islands.

«We found the shallow reefs near the shore were actually healthier than the outer coral reefs,» recalls Lisa Carne, an American - born marine biologist who manages the internationally funded reef restoration project Fragments of Hope.

A group of biologists from the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute has found a shallow reef extensively covered by coral at the Kent Group Marine Protected Area near Flinders Island off the north - east of Tasmania.

Not exact matches

They found the urchins indeed excavated their own cozy cavities within a few months, with shallower pits and flatter urchins occurring on granite reefs, and deeper pits with taller urchins on sandstone and mudstone reefs.

A pioneering study — led by scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with marine biologists from UC Santa Barbara — found that the predators, through their fecal material, transfer vital nutrients from their open ocean feeding grounds into shallower reef environments, contributing to the overall health of these fragile ecosystems.

«Many shallow reef inhabitants and fish have the capabilities to detect fluorescent light and may be using biofluorescence in similar fashions to how animals use bioluminescence, such as to find mates and to camouflage.»

It inhabits coral reefs and hard bottoms, preferring the shallow water but is found as deep as 165 feet.

Corals are found in all of Earth's oceans, from tropical to freezing temperatures, however they only build coral reefs in warm, shallow seas in the tropics.

Many reef species which inhabit shallow waters are also to be found on reefs at depths of 30 metres or more, amid lower light conditions.

The researchers found that over a 15 - day period, the water temperatures were most extreme when the low tide period drifted to align with maximum sun heat during noon, and these conditions caused the warming of the shallow water on the reefs.

The reef starts in the shallows, where you will see seaweed farms, and drops away to where some of the best corals and marine life are to be found at 15 - 20 meters.

Amid the interior and the Barrier Reef, you will find shallow, sandy waters with copious mangrove - covered atolls called  «cayes.»

Usually found in kelp forests, along reefs or in shallow, weedy areas of estuaries at depths to 160 feet (50 m); tends to remain in shallower waters unless food is scarce.

At the north, you'll find a shallow sandy bottom with a colorful coral reef and a huge range of juvenile fish life.

Here you can find shallow, clear coral gardens and reefs or steep drop - offs into the deep waters of the Caribbean.

A shallow reef with great coral growth and a huge array of giant sea fans; pygmy sea horses, crab - eyed gobys and mantis shrimp have all been found here.

This is probably the most popular site as reef sharks are found basking in the canyons, cuttlefish, stingrays, plenty of turtles in the shallows, and every full moon most likely schooling bumphead parrot fish.

Elkhorn Coral: Acropora palmata: (colour brownish yellow) This coral is found primarily in turbulent shallow water on the forereef crest and the backreef crest at the cuts in the reef.

Turtles can be found on coral reefs and shallow seagrass throughout the year, but numbers swell during nesting season, which can be between mid-April and November, depending on the species.

(colour dull green to tannish green), 4» diameter, I» high Looking much like a thick living mat, groups of these anemones often cover hard surfaces, sometimes in quite shallow water, but they are found from the shallow reef crest to the shore intertidal.

In a shallow bay on the Eastern side of the island are found huge gardens of stag horn and star corals and incredible numbers of colorful reef fish.

Cozumel is an especially great place to snorkel because of the many shallow - water coral reefs and designated marine preserves that can be found there.

It has a shallower, lesser - developed reef system than you'll find in nearby Cozumel, but there are still some beautiful and fun dives to enjoy.

You'll find a marvellous shallow reef just off shore which is the perfect place to learn to snorkel and discover the hidden wonders of Kaua'i with the whole family.

Reef sharks are found basking in the canyons, lobsters, cuttlefish, stingrays, tons of turtles in the shallows, and every full moon it is a favorite hangout for a school of huge bumphead parrot fish.

A huge variety of juvenile reef fish inhabit the shallow waters found here before moving off to the more dangerous deeper waters further offshore.

In the shallower parts of the reef Seahorses, Scorpion Fish and cleaner shrimps are found in abundance.

Shallow, protected sites can be found right off the beach at many resorts, and a wide range of additional coral formations, tidal channels and forming reefs are never far away.

The resident green sea turtle (Chelonia Mydas) population is one of the highlights of diving around the Gili Islands and you'll find large numbers of them on the surrounding shallow reefs.

After watching the show we work up the reef slope and finish in the protected shallows, where you'll find huge barrel sponges and coral bommies adorned with gorgonian fans of many species and colours.

Although algae cover much of the shallow reef, you'll find a satisfying collection of other marine life.

MOTORCYCLE REEF: At the shallow end of this 50 to 60 feet dive site, lying in the sand, is a 20 - year old, coral overgrown motorcycle where you can always find schools of feeding fish, arrow crabs, and southern sting rays.

Find out for yourself why the shallow reef off the coast of Cancun has become one of the most beloved scuba diving sites in the world!

Your diving holiday can include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, or a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere.

At Racha Noi and Racha Yai islands we have clear, shallow areas in which to practice your new found skills, and then it's a short swim to our many natural and artificial reefs, teeming with fish, Then maybe on your 2nd diving day you can visit the exciting sites of Shark Point and Phi Phi Islands, or finish off in style at the beautiful Similan Islands.

The waters at most of the beaches are shallow and transparent, and kids will be thrilled by the colourful aquatic life found around the coral reefs.

Diving on the Chinchorro reef you will find a large variety of coral species, including black coral at unusually shallow depths and many other species of soft coral that are found sporadically and in small quantities on the Great Maya Reef that are vibrant and abundant in Chinchoreef you will find a large variety of coral species, including black coral at unusually shallow depths and many other species of soft coral that are found sporadically and in small quantities on the Great Maya Reef that are vibrant and abundant in ChinchoReef that are vibrant and abundant in Chinchorro.

If you're comfortable with your underwater route finding capabilities and swimming skills to get through shallow reef water, this probably won't be necessary but for inexperienced snorkelers, I think it's a great way to avoid trouble.

In the afternoon we will head to North Hastings Reef where you can snorkel through shallow bays or dive the steep walls, keep an eye out for giants clams, turtles, Maori wrasse and finding Nemo!

Bommie takes its name from the Aboriginal word «bombora» - which refers to the shallow, isolated and colourful reef patches found in the waters surrounding Hamilton Island.

You will find great dives on shallow reefs, wall dives even double walls, drift sites and caverns.

On our afternoon charters you will enjoy the plethora of reef fish, turtles, and eels found at our shallow reef dives.

Reef builders need bright sunlight to live, so these coral reefs are most often found in areas of clear, shallow water with a depth of between 100 to 450 feet.

At some dive sites you have hard corals, at others it's mostly soft corals, and with such a large number of islands you find many different ecosystems including seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop offs, black sand, plus there are more recorded species of fish in Raja Ampat than anywhere else.

He is sharing his home with Butterfly Fish, French Angels and Snappers, playing around in the shallow depth of this tropical aquarium, as well as turtles to be found everywhere along the reef.

This shallow dive of 15 to 30 feet (5 - 10m) allows long bottom times to explore the many fascinating reef creatures found here.

Here you will find a large shallow reef with huge coral boulders before a gently sloping wall into the deep.

Home to all the «usual suspects» found on a thriving coral reef, Bait Reef has a diverse topography, with pinnacles, walls, shallow coral gardens, and swim throureef, Bait Reef has a diverse topography, with pinnacles, walls, shallow coral gardens, and swim throuReef has a diverse topography, with pinnacles, walls, shallow coral gardens, and swim throughs.

When you find a little spot on the reef to take in the action you will often see small groups of mantas swooping in and around the shallows.

The beach drops of fairly steeply into a vast protected lagoon offering shallow and safe water for swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing, whereas offshore the reef soaks up the full force of the ocean swells and there are numerous surf spots to be found here and enjoyed by the more experienced surfers.