Sentences with phrase «fragile ecosystems of»

Iran has many hot spots where the needs of a burgeoning population are taking a toll on the fragile ecosystems of this vast, water - poor country.

Search for crocodiles and other wildlife whilst learning about the fragile ecosystem of the Daintree River on the wildlife river cruise

For an extended stay, the best option is an eco-lodge which will be comfortable and ideally situated for wildlife walks, but which will also have minimal impact on the fragile ecosystem of the Amazon.

Through this narrative, Blechman calls attention to the very real problem of toxic blue - green algae and its devastating effects on human health, the fragile ecosystem of Florida's waterways and wildlife, as well as the state's economy.

And as the oil spill lurched toward the Mississippi Delta yesterday, containment efforts became a foremost concern: At stake are the livelihoods of oyster farmers, shrimp harvesters, and anyone who relies on the areas large tourism industry, just to name a few, as well as the fragile ecosystem of this area, including endangered Bluefin tuna who come to this area in springtime to spawn.

The advent of huge amounts of unthinking external capital into the fragile ecosystem of the legal profession could create many unforeseen and irreversible effects.

Not exact matches

We're all aware that the earth's ecosystems are fragile and that environmental conservation is critical to the continued well - being of the planet.

One initiative Canada could push is the creation of an international Arctic fisheries agreement, which would protect the fragile polar ecosystem from unregulated commercial fishing in the high seas of the Arctic.

The Executive Director of the Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental management Koshi Kwawu Kumi told Joy News» Volta Region correspondent Ivy Setordzie «oil exploration in the fragile ecosystem will not in any way benefit the citizens of Anlo land.»

«The Ulster Unionist Party strongly believes in the principle of securing strong animal welfare practices, however whilst many can not appear to accept this, to us country sports have a key role in supporting our often fragile local ecosystem through managing animal populations.

Because these bulkheads block the small flow of health sediment, one section of bulkhead can impact fragile ecosystems for miles downstream.»

Despite some degree of protection due to their inherent inaccessibility, mountain regions are still fragile ecosystems threatened by human - related impacts such as logging and erosion, acid deposition, and climate change.

They then focused on the small wedges of coastal land, sandwiched between river drainages, where groundwater drains directly into the fragile ecosystems near shore.

But since the 1970s, explosive growth from tourism has damaged many of these fragile ecosystems, at times beyond repair.

Bryozoan skeletons - like coral's - usually build the basic structure of isolated small reefs (known as patch reefs) and contribute to the formation of the known coral reefs, fragile ecosystems that are sensitive to the ocean acidification.

Many of the species of wild fish used for feeds have been fully exploited or overexploited, and reducing the demand for them can help protect fragile ocean ecosystems.

«We are in a position to plan for sustainable fishing that does not damage the overall health of this fragile ecosystem.

In a column in The New York Times last October science writer George Johnson likened Hawaiian's opposition to the telescope to the Catholic Church's oppression of Galileo, and suggested that the indigenous protesters were pawns of environmentalists who «have learned that a few traditionally dressed natives calling for the return of sacred lands can draw more attention than arguments over endangered species and fragile ecosystems.»

It also left the door ajar for a general phaseout later — but only after an assessment of the impact of deep - sea fishing gear on fragile species and marine ecosystems after 4 years.

These research findings have implications for the scientific understanding of fragile coral reef ecosystems as well as for the ecological significance of grey reef sharks.

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.

But in spite of any danger, McCauley says his biggest concern isn't a runaway genetic experiment wreaking havoc on a fragile ecosystem.

«What caused that shift was a very fragile, fire - intolerant ecosystem and the arrival of humans, timed inauspiciously with an extended drought period.»

«They make up 20 percent of all of Earth's land mammals and therefore monopolize key resources needed to maintain Earth's fragile ecosystems.»

Such ecosystems may therefore provide a unique refuge to protect shell - forming organisms from ocean acidification and prevent the collapse of these fragile marine communities, the authors say.

After decades of riding icebreakers in Antarctica's icy waters hoping to better understand the fragile ecosystem on and around this frigid continent scientists have begun delegating data collection to satellite - guided robotic subs.

But because the plan emphasizes provision of water for human activity, some scientists worry that it may end up diverting water from wetlands and other fragile ecosystems.

The convergence of local and global changes compounds the impacts on fragile but important high mountain ecosystems.

The path of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Grand Canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will cut through Lake Cocibolca (aka Lake Nicaragua), Central America's main freshwater reservoir and the largest tropical freshwater lake of the Americas; this plan will force the relocation of indigenous populations and impact a fragile ecosystem, including species at risk of extinction, according to Rice University environmental engineer Pedro Alvarez and other members of the consortium.

Extreme weather like droughts and large tropical cyclones would become more common, fragile ecosystems like coral reefs would be at risk of destruction and polar ice melting would swamp many coastal cities over the next century.

This is a much subtler variant on the economics of scarcity, one with three components — the immediate financial rewards of misusing fragile ecosystems, the fact that the consequences of such misuse can be reported far and wide, and the desire of many Westerners to see, to commune with, the planet's remaining wild places and its inhabitants, whatever the cost.

Brussels — Greenpeace has criticised the outcome of today's vote in the European Parliament on deep - sea fishing as inadequate to protect fragile deep - sea ecosystems from the destructive impacts of bottom trawling and deep - sea gillnetting.

If the plan is put into place, it would change the state's system for water delivery from the region, which currently involves pumping it from the delta itself in a practice that harms the fragile ecosystem and leaves farmers and residents with widely varying amounts of water from year to year.

After a series of mining exploration licenses had been issued for the region, local communities teamed up with our Mongolia partner, the Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation, to save this fragile ecosystem.

Fragile energy facilities, public utilities and ecosystems are also frequently vulnerable to weather extremes and the impacts of climate change.

Hotspots of ocean acidification have been found in the waters that wash onto the shores of the West Coast, a major concern for the region's billion dollar fishing industry as well as the region's potentially fragile coastal ecosystems.

The saliva is there to maintain a healthy equilibrium of bacteria; however ingesting sugar can have an effect on pH levels and misbalance the fragile mouth ecosystem.

Herbalists use it for impotence, kidney problems, allergic asthma, and hay fever — and they discourage the use of wild - gathered cordyceps because it's rare, expensive, and because gathering it damages fragile ecosystems.

If you care at all about the environment and the state of the ocean's fragile ecosystem, then krill oil is the only responsible choice you can make.

Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Brain Maker, is one of many physicians warning against disrupting this fragile ecosystem.

On the other hand, ebooks (and most tablet - like devices such as Driods and iPads, etc.) have intricate circuitry that requires so - called rare - Earth minerals, many of which are being strip - mined out of rainforests and other fragile ecosystems.

The effect is of a dystopian society — but it's complicated because the hive is a very fragile ecosystem.

«We hope visitors will come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the world - renowned floral diversity found in California's many unique ecosystems — as well as an understanding of how climate change and increasing habitat loss are threatening Nature's fragile native plant communities and species,» the photographers say.

Daintree & Cape Tribulation Accommodation Complimentary Breakfast The Daintree Rainforest is one of the most beautiful and fragile ecosystems in the world.

Volunteer Stewards of Lands End are trained volunteers who perform habitat restoration and help in protecting fragile coastal ecosystems, as well as rare and threatened species.

While continuing to protect the fragile ecosystem above and below the water, the brand new Borneo Divers Dive Academy in Mamutik Island is going to offer world class recreational scuba education and at the same time, we shall be incorporating fun and leisure island trip with a variety of water sports to both local and international tourists.

Their studies of the Belize barrier reef systern have resulted in more than 600 scientific papers and books describing new species and other aspects of» the education initiatives to preserve these precious and fragile ecosystems.

The station is the hub of conservation research in the Galapagos and has a wealth of information about the fragile and distinctive ecosystems you will visit in this island chain.

Located in the first National Park of United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) monitors and controls human impact to minimise its effect on the fragile flora and fauna, and to protect the delicate desert ecosystem.

In the company of expert naturalists you will experience first - hand the fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos.