Sentences with phrase «marine habitats»

The resources use an ecosystem - wide approach to improve understanding and fascination of marine habitats along with the species found within.

An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic flow into the world's oceans annually, which has horrific effects on marine habitats and wildlife.

The area is absolutely one of the last untouched places on the planet where divers can participate in exploratory frontier diving in one of the most diverse marine habitats anywhere in the world.

A lot is at stake in the cause to protect marine habitats.

The world's nations also show strong commitments to habitat protection, and countries are now within striking distance of international targets for terrestrial and marine habitat protection.

Under the surface are thriving coral gardens and great tropical marine habitats.

It has been difficult for researchers to analyze the data information about marine habitats and react quickly to changing conditions.

If established, alien species may threaten native marine habitats, but it could take years to detect such effects.

Join our expert dive - masters for an excursion to witness the astounding marine habitat through crystal - clear waters.

You will be guided by our bilingual nature experts to both of these incredible marine habitats.

This increase impacts marine habitats, potentially causing disruption to ecosystems and causing an imbalance in the oceans.

For the last decade, scientists have deployed increasingly capable underwater robots to map and monitor pockets of the ocean to track the health of fisheries, and survey marine habitats and species.

He will be an ally for better management and protection of marine habitats, and will support legislation to reduce toxic algae blooms and marine debris.

Together with other anthropogenic influences, the fisheries industry is a human activity considered to have considerable strong effects on marine habitats and species.

The Gili Islands are dependent on a healthy marine habitat for their fisheries, tourism, sand supply, shore protection and marine biodiversity.

Members of this family are found in marine habitats ranging from intertidal reefs to the deep sea (to at least 5000 m).

Research has shown that ocean acidification and climate warming can independently affect many marine organisms in a variety of marine habitats from tropical to high - latitude ecosystems [9,10].

Plunge overboard and explore one of the richest marine habitats as you snorkel among huge schools of tropical fish.

However, Belize does offer some unique small island experiences, such as Whipray Caye, catering primarily to salt water fly fishing enthusiasts, or Thatch Caye and Pelican's Pouch where you can snorkel or dive the incredibly rich marine habitat of Southwater Marine Reserve, a part of the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site.

The range is home to a number of important conservation targets which include, but are not limited to, at least 2 marine fish spawning aggregation sites, a breeding population of the endangered American Crocodile, and a number of threatened coastal marine habitats including the greater reef complex itself, beach forests that support several important species of resident and migratory birds and at least 2 species of marine turtles are believed to nest on the range.

CORAL reefs have generated more types of animal than all other marine habitats put together.

The Gili Islandsare dependant on a healthy marine habitat for their fisheries, tourism, sand supply, shore protection and marine biodiversity.

To spread the risk of losing one habitat type in a bleaching event or other natural disaster, managers should protect multiple examples (replicates) of the full range of marine habitat types, and spread them out to minimize the chance that they will all be wiped out by the same disturbance.

Bottom trawlers often destroy marine habitats by flattening corals and pinnacles — but much of the ocean floor is covered in sand and mud.

Home also to the ecologically rich natural marine habitat of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park, this region has forged its reputation through its synergy with the sea, and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fishing, diving, boating and sailing.

They're now found in marine habitats throughout the tropical and subtropical Western Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, threatening native fishes with their voracious appetites and unchecked population growth.

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters)- A 13 - year study of coral reefs spontaneously recovering in the Cayman Islands offers hope of refuting often doomsday forecasts about the worldwide decline of the colorful marine habitat.

Fishing enthusiasts love having access to the thriving marine habitat that surrounds Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and San Nicolas Island, as well as the coastal waters between Santa Barbara and the Ventura County line near Malibu.

The Bacalar Chico Project is geared toward sustainable use and development of this unique area of North Ambergris Caye due to a variety of exceptional factors: at Rocky Point the reef touches the shore; the green sea turtle and the loggerhead nesting site between Robles and Rocky Point; the offshore marine habitat once known as a breeding area for Queen conch; and the seasonal spawning bank for the nassau and yellowfin groupers; the high diversity of terrestrial and vegatation zones.

Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic has announced Cuba by Land and Sea: Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonders, a 10 - night people - to - people program that combines extraordinary people - to - people visits that capture the country's vibrant cultures and political history, with exploring Cuba's remarkable natural history and pristine marine habitats.

A draft SI has been produced (with boundaries expanded to cover surrounding marine habitats) but has not yet been gazetted

Ideal for families and active and luxury travelers, Atlantis, Paradise Island is set amidst one of the world's largest marine habitats and offers guests access to an opulent spa, an action - packed kid's camp, first - class gaming, a world - class marina, fascinating live sea life at The Dig, haute couture shopping, a vast array of restaurants and AQUAVENTURE, a 34 - acre water park that is home to over 50,000 sea animals.

It is home to one of the largest open - air marine habitats in the world, with some 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.

Join guided cruises out of Newport Harbor and Dana Point to explore remarkable marine habitat that's home to huge numbers of whales, dolphins, and sea lions.

Lastly, the marine mega-park movement does not let us off the hook for protecting crucial marine habitats at smaller scales.

Found in marine habitats with rocky or muddy sea bottoms and is frequently associated with kelp forests.

According to a report from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), released this week at the International Marine Conservation Congress in Washington DC, shellfish reefs are the world's most imperilled marine habitats — faring worse than coral reefs and mangrove forests.

Technological advancements are being integrated into underwater robots regularly to provide researchers more efficient and ultimately cost - effective ways to study marine habitats, he added.

9 %: of the assessment of EU marine habitats of conservation interest have shown favourable conservation status; 66 % have shown unfavourable conservation status

The significance and future value of protecting such vast areas of coral reef and associated marine habitat can not be overstated.

They have been found in several marine habitats and animals,» says Rochman.

Ultimately, by making shrimp aquaculture more productive — through breeding programs and perhaps high - tech inland farms — some researchers hope they can grow cheaper, more plentiful shrimp while sparing marine habitats altogether.

This first step is crucial because without exact species classifications or knowledge about the ecological surroundings it is rather difficult to find specific organisms in the complex marine habitat.

Lance Morgan: Protect diverse marine habitats President of the Marine Conservation Institute

Bob Pressey: Maximize returns on conservation Douglas J. McCauley: Mega-parks need greater oversight Lance Morgan: Protect diverse marine habitats Hugh Possingham: Represent ecosystems Lee White: Manage parks professionally Emily Darling: Conserve climate refuges Peter J. S. Jones: Assess governance structures

Scientists are now finding plastic debris in all Arctic marine habitats.