Sentences with phrase «marine rich waters»

Bali's fertile fields and marine rich waters inspire our chefs to create exotic meals.

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The shrimp represent centimeter - sized swimmers, including krill and shrimplike copepods, found throughout the world's oceans that may together be capable of mixing ocean layers — and delivering nutrient - rich deep waters to phytoplankton, or microscopic marine plants, near the surface, the researchers suggest.

Although this amount of depletion has little impact on mobile marine life, scientists worry about anoxic effects down deep, where mixing with oxygen - rich surface waters is minimal.

Shelf waters off the Pacific Northwest extend anywhere from 30 to 80 kilometers offshore and lie beneath the California Current, one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world.

Other fossilized animals found at the same site as I. panamensis were marine species, indicating that unlike river dolphins living today, I. panamensis lived in the salty waters of a food - rich Caribbean Sea, before the full closure of the Panama Isthmus.

According to the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which has campaigned vigorously to ban use of the technology in waters rich in marine wildlife, recent cases of whale strandings likely represent a small fraction of sonar's toll, given that severely injured animals rarely make it to shore.

Lead author Rich Brill, a fishery biologist with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service and adjunct faculty at VIMS, says «The notion that blue crabs are relatively intolerant of oxygen - poor waters was counterintuitive, because this species often occupies estuarine environments that can become hypoxic even in the absence of human activities.»

The ocean factors included upwelling of nutrient - rich water and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, a large - scale marine temperature pattern.

Caroline Nolan, the aquarium's general manager, says that strong tidal currents in the narrows which connect the lough to the sea stir up nutrients and give the waters a rich marine life.

Plankton species, the foundation of the marine food web, have shifted back slightly toward fat - rich, cool - water species that improve the growth and survival of salmon and other fish.

This cold water is nutrient - rich, supporting high levels of phytoplankton and zooplankton, diverse marine ecosystems, and rich fisheries.

The Coral Triangle - a coral - rich marine region in Southeast Asia that encompasses the waters between Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea - is the most biologically diverse marine ecosystem on Earth.

The seasonal distribution of marine Crenarchaeota in the oxic and ammonia - rich surface waters off Palmer Station, Antarctica [4], as well as a correlation of increasing crenarchaeal abundance with a nitrite (NO2 −) maximum are both consistent with the hypothesis that marine Crenarchaeota are capable of ammonia oxidation [25].

The region is known as the soft coral capital of the world, and you will be sure to see many different species of bright coral, especially off the coast of Taveuni and the Koro sea where nutrient - rich waters are perfect for marine life.

For Bill, the islands were a special place; he fell in love with the clear waters, rich marine life and kelp beds surrounding the islands.

Scuba diving in the Maldives is second to none — the nutrient - rich waters here, fed by currents from the Indian Ocean, are like a Whole Foods for marine life.

Head across the Indian Ocean to the crystal clear waters and charm of the Maldives to explore its rich marine life or simply unwind away from it all.

Surrounding the island are cold, nutrient - rich waters that sustain a diverse web of marine life, including pelagic fish, a variety of marine mammals, and extensive kelp forests.

A mere 20 minute boat ride from the capital city of Sabah, stunning white sandy beaches, clear shallow waters rich in marine life, and sumptuous coral gardens await day - trippers and diving enthusiasts.

After experiencing Cuba's cultural wonders you must dive deep into its waters to get acquainted with the country's amazing marine life, one of the richest and most varied in the world.

Dive in crystal blue water and discover the rich biodiversity of the South Pacific while assisting with the local management of marine protected areas.

Glass floor panels and lit water allows day and night views of the fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below.

These gorgeous bungalows based in Montego Bay, Jamaica deliver complete immersion of the fine turquoise waters and rich marine life below.

With crystal clear water, you can see the beautiful underwater landscape and rich marine life of the Ionian Sea.

Imagine exploring endless white sandy beaches, and snorkelling in crystal clear waters filled with rich marine life.

Reward yourself with an opportunity to enjoy in crystal clear tropical waters rich in a vast variety of marine life and some of the most beautiful soft corals in the Andaman Sea.

The white sandy sea floor reflects light through the crystal clear waters, transforming the rich abundance of brightly colored marine flora and fauna into an underwater wonderland.

The waters surrounding the resort are also rich in marine life and the first Marine National Park in the Maldives is just a 15 - minute speedboat ride away, providing guests with excellent diving opportunmarine life and the first Marine National Park in the Maldives is just a 15 - minute speedboat ride away, providing guests with excellent diving opportunMarine National Park in the Maldives is just a 15 - minute speedboat ride away, providing guests with excellent diving opportunities.

Indonesian waters have one of the richest marine environments in the world and dive sites offer a variety of reefs, marine life and underwater landscapes.

This area is recognized as one of the most predictable places in the world to see these great marine mammals and Kingfisher's base camps are located right in the heart of these wildlife - rich waters on an island covered in old growth rainforest.

Explore the stunning natural beauty of the main Hawaiian Islands and the rich marine life in their surrounding waters.

This «kelp highway hypothesis» suggested that highly productive kelp forests supported rich and diverse marine food webs in nearshore waters, including many types of fish, shellfish, birds, marine mammals, and seaweeds that were similar from Japan to California, Erlandson and his colleagues also argued that coastal kelp forests reduced wave energy and provided a linear dispersal corridor entirely at sea level, with few obstacles to maritime peoples.

This area is recognized as one of the most predictable places in the world to see these great marine mammals and Kingfisher's base camps are located right in the heart of these wildlife rich waters on an island covered in old growth rainforest.

Deserted white sand beaches and crystal clear waters offer a rich diversity of marine life, but sadly much coral bleaching and in some areas plastic waste — take a rubbish bag to fill up when you snorkel, and refuse single - use plastic.

Bali is renowned the world over by its cultural heritage, ceremonial traditions, art and architecture, the natural beauty and ecological diversity — serene beaches, unique and rich marine environment that is ideal for diving, snorkeling, dolphin watching and water sports, rice fields, vineyards and fragrant tropical plantations, volcanoes and waterfalls, natural hot springs and sacred temples, and most of all friendly and cultured people with genuine hospitality.

The prevailing California Current flows southward along the coast, causing an upwelling of nutrient - rich water that provided the foundation for the area's marine ecosystem.

Decaying leaves and twigs in the water under mangroves provide a rich source of nutrients for other nearby marine ecosystems such as seagrasses and coral reefs.

Our tours take you through the cold nutrient rich waters of Black Fish Sound and the Broughton Archipelago, a stunning cluster of islands and calm inlets that create the boundary to Robson Bight, a protected marine environment to which the Orcas return each year.

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus), Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus), and Sei Whales (Balaenoptera borealis) can be observed in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary feeding on krill from the nutrient rich, upwelled water (late - May through September).

Cocos Island's water is just teeming with a wide array of rich marine life.

Revel in the beauty of your surroundings, both on land and in the water, as you explore with group hiking and mountain biking tours or scuba dive amongst the rich marine life.

The islands nutrient - rich waters support colourful and abundant marine life — Seals, porpoises, dolphins, and possibly even whales share the waters.

The blue water mangroves near Misool is a superb dive site as well, while divers will surely be awed by the excellent coral reefs and rich marine life of Wayag Island, Fam Island and Waigeo Island.

Bordered on all sides by tidal rapids, the Octopus Islands boast clear, nutrient rich waters and an abundance of marine organisms.

See the colourful reef and rich marine life thriving in Lembongan's waters.

The rich waters boast a vast array of marine creatures and you can expect encounters with manta rays and sunfish as well as masses of tropical reef fish.

The rich waters of Tulamben have turned The Liberty Wreck from a mass of twisted metal into a spectacularly colourful tableau of marine life.

The two hour Marine Flora Immersion draws on the abundant mineral rich waters around the archipelago.

SNORKELING Nusa Lembongan is a beautiful Indonesian island easily reached from Bali, Lombok and the Gili Islands, and the warm waters and rich marine life make it a desirable stop for snorkelers.

Visiting diving enthusiasts have the opportunity to experience some impressive sites that promise a rich diversity of marine life and widespread coral reef in conditions that are enhanced by temperate waters and clear visibility.