Sentences with phrase «including sea coral»

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The new report «Lights Out for the Reef», written by University of Queensland coral reef biologist Selina Ward, noted that reefs were vulnerable to several different effects of climate change; including rising sea temperatures and increased carbon dioxide in the ocean, which causes acidification.

Efforts include but are not limited to: developing and implementing marine habitat protection and restoration strategies, conducting ongoing coral reef research, training individuals in marine ecosystem research and management, as well as animal husbandry, the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine wildlife including sea turtles, manatees and dolphins, creating programs to heighten public awareness of the ocean and its inhabitants and delivering marine education programs to communities and schools.

The educational tour included a special classroom lesson on marine mammals, a sea lion aquatheater show, and a look at the coral reef, freshwater fish, sea otters, penguins, sharks, and rays.

Here are some of the shades included in this box: Royal purple, sea foam green, terra cotta, sandy tan, and coral reef.

This crater is much older, arguably dating back to a time, some 250 million years ago, when something — perhaps a projectile from outer space — wiped out the majority of the species on Earth, including most reptiles, sponges, corals, starfish, clams, sea scorpions, and fish, thereby clearing the evolutionary decks for dinosaurs to become dominant.

Genome sequencing confirms that myxozoans, a diverse group of microscopic parasites that infect invertebrate and vertebrate hosts, are actually are «highly reduced» cnidarians — the phylum that includes jellyfish, corals and sea anemones.

Mollusks were followed by annelids (segmented worms), cnidarians (including sea anemones), bryozoans (moss animals that sometimes resemble coral), crustaceans and others.

They include deep - sea limpets, reef - building corals, and coral predator crown - of - thorns starfish.

This area is home to approximately 40 percent of the world's reef wildlife population, including more than 75 percent of coral species and some 3,000 individual species of fish, as well as sea turtles, mollusks, crustaceans, and marine mammals.

Direct threats also included changes such as coral bleaching, shifting animal and plant life cycles and distributions, and habitat loss from sea level rise.

The Rose Atoll near American Samoa covers more than 13,000 square miles, including coral reefs and a lagoon that serves as a home to sea turtles, birds and giant clams.

Coral eroders, termed bioeroders, include species of sea urchins, sponges, parrotfish and microorganisms, known as microendoliths.

All major groups of animals — an entire kingdom of multicellular life that today includes insects, worms, shellfish, starfish, sea anemones, coral, jellyfish, and vertebrates like us — bloomed suddenly in the fossil record during an evolutionary extravaganza known as the Cambrian explosion, which occurred 530 million years ago.

Like their fellow echinoderms, including urchins and sea cucumbers, basket stars have five-fold symmetry, but they elaborate on this with their extraordinary many - fingered arms, which are a little like slender coral branches.

Three issues of importance to the future of coral reefs are highlighted: (1) the role of multiple stressors and synergies; including sea level rise, storm impacts, fisheries impacts, water quality, and biotic responses, (2) the nature of resilience, and (3) the importance of domino effects.

The restrictions have led to major recoveries of reef fish — including the coral trout and stripy sea perch — and declines in the crown - of - thorns starfish, a large starfish with up to 21 arms that lives and preys on corals, killing them in the process.

Many scientists concede that without drastic emissions reductions by 2020, we are on the path toward a 4C rise as early as mid-century, with catastrophic consequences, including the loss of the world's coral reefs; the disappearance of major mountain glaciers; the total loss of the Arctic summer sea - ice, most of the Greenland ice - sheet and the break - up of West Antarctica; acidification and overheating of the oceans; the collapse of the Amazon rainforest; and the loss of Arctic permafrost; to name just a few.

Oysters and other shellfish, including clams and lobsters, and a host of sea creatures that include plankton and corals, need calcium carbonate minerals to form their shells and skeletons.

«It will be far cheaper to manage the Coral Sea as a single, large no - take area rather than the proposed combination of four separate zones, which include no - take and recreation - only fishing areas,» says Prof. Pressey, who has published a detailed economic analysis of the options.

Whether the impact of coral bleaching is moderate or severe determined by a range of factors, including local sea surface temperature and sea level, as well as nearby human activity, such as pollution.

These factors combine to make seamounts fertile habitats for diverse communities of marine life, including sponges, crabs, sea anemones, commercially important fish, and deep - sea corals.

The island retains its other details from the game, including coral and sea shells washing up on the beach.

Deep - sea trawling can include bycatch and harm coral, so some activists want it banned.

Underwater adventures include scuba diving, sea - walking adventures, and the latest underwater scooters to enjoy lush coral gardens.

Some other hazards include sea urchins, jellyfish and tiger sharks; if you get cut by reef or sharp coral, make sure to exit the water immediately.

Select your style of wedding reception with an array of venues including Welcome Bay Room, Foxy's Bar & Grill and the a la carte Restaurant Zephyr, all of which provide a marvelous view of Welcome Bay and the Coral Sea.

Other activities include Snorkeling, scuba diving, Coral restoration, kayaking, jet skiing, deep - sea fishing, turtle watching (seasonal), nature walks, morning fishing trips, glass bottom boat tours.

HPS offers four kayak tours in total: a three - hour whale watching tour from December to April, a guide of the coral gardens off Olowalu beach (including visits to spots known for their green sea turtle activity,) a tour of the Honolua Bay area which is also part of the Jean - Michael Cousteau «Ambassadors of the Environment» program, and a challenging paddle trip to the breathtaking underwater landmark of Molokini Crater.

There are plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained including snorkelling amongst the tropical coral, taking a trip on a glass bottom boat, letting out some energy on the sea trampoline, kayaking and visiting the Turtle Rehab Centre.

Underneath the water's surface though, is a kaleidoscope of coral and other aquatic life including tropical fish, dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and giant clams, which you can swim with.

Their dive tours include the world famous Cod Hole and turquoise waters of the Ribbon Reefs, plus the sheer walls and spectacular visibility of the remote Coral Sea reefs.

A one hour low level reef flight between Cairns and Lizard Island allows you to see it all from 500 feet and is included in their Three Day Cod Hole and Four Day Coral Sea tours.

The sheltered waters around Fitzroy Island abound with soft coral and marine life including wild sea turtles.

The living corals are home to an astounding diversity of large and small marine life including the rare Frog fish, Lion Fish, Leaf Fish, banded sea krait and Olive Ridley while easy trails crisscross the forested island interior, good for a 20 - minute nature stroll.

The dive sites around Koh Phi Phi and Koh Haa offer some of the best diving in Thailand, with a huge variety of tropical marine life, including sharks, turtles and some of the most beautiful corals in the Andaman sea.

Accommodation includes beachfront villas decorated in natural tones with private terraces looking onto the Coral Sea.

Indeed, these warm, crystal clear waters are home to hundreds of species of sea creatures, including brightly colored tropical fish and corals.

Popular favorites include the barrier reefs and blue holes of Andros, Tuna Alley and The Bimini Road, the walls and reefs of the Exumas Land and Sea Park, the coral grottoes of the Abacos and the renowned Shark Dive at Stuart Cove's.

This Magnificent Twin Package including three nights accommodation in an Ocean View Studio apartment or 1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment at the fabulous Mediterranean Style Shingley Beach Resort overlooking Abel Point Marina and the Coral Sea.

This Magnificent Twin Package including three nights accommodation in an ocean view studio apartment or 1 Bedroom Apartment at the fabulous Mediterranean Style Shingley Beach Resort overlooking Abel Point Marina and the Coral Sea.

Experience amazing reef snorkel adventures in warm turquoise waters where you will discover lush coral patch formations and encounter an array of coastal marine species including reef fish, eagle ray, moray eel, sea turtles, octopus, shrimp, and lobster.

All apartments have live - on balconies with expansive views of the marina and the Coral Sea, including the northernmost Whitsunday Islands.

All 5 star luxury apartments have live - on balconies with expansive views of the marina and the Coral Sea, including the northernmost Whitsunday Islands.

The BBQ trip again includes snorkeling, this time at Mexico Rocks, known for its large boulder coral formations and resident sea turtles.

Let the deep blue Coral Sea and lush resort gardens provide a spectacular backdrop to a variety of magical and memorable venues, including Tides Pavilion, Oceans Edge Villa and the luxurious main banquet room.

Two large separate bedrooms, two bathrooms including a separate internal spa bathroom with views out to the Coral Sea.

Just beyond these colorful coral gardens, the sea floor drops steeply into a trench known as the Tongue of the Ocean, which plunges to depths of more than 6,000 feet and is home to marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, and other large fish species.

Things to look out for during your dive include vase sponge, sea fan coral, octopus, porcupine fish, moray eel, scorpion fish, southern stingray, blue parrotfish, lion fish, sea horse and more.

Described by many as the prettiest river on the Coral Coast, the Bloomfield River is home to an array of native wildlife including crocodiles, flying fox and various species of water and sea birds.

The teeming coral reef is home to a splendid variety of exotic sea creatures, including plenty of colorful tropical fish.