Sentences with phrase «marine turtles nest»

Sometimes even the famous Olive Ridley marine turtles nest here.

Four types of endangered marine turtles nest on the isle's protected beaches.

International marine scientists today warned it will be vital to protect key marine turtle nesting grounds and areas that may be suitable for turtle nesting in the future to ensure...

Not exact matches

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.

Before his visit to Shedd Aquarium, marine biologist Matt Finn, Ph.D., hadn't seen sea turtle Nickel for nearly 20 years.

Even if we are not able to save the vaquita, the situation must be controlled to protect turtles, sharks, dolphins and many other marine creatures.

«The beaches of Madagascar are important nesting sites for four species of marine turtle — Green sea turtles, Hawksbill sea turtles, Loggerhead sea turtles and Olive Ridley sea turtles, so the increase in poaching is of great concern,» said Alison Clausen, WCS's Regional Director for Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean.

Dr Erica Hendy, Lecturer in Biogeochemical Cycles in the School of Earth Sciences, added: «However, you simply can't tag a coral larvae to follow where it ends up as you would a large marine animal like a turtle or shark.

«Plastic rubbish in the oceans, including lost or discarded fishing gear which is not biodegradable, is a major threat to marine turtles.

«If such glands are not present,» says Hirayama, «the turtles could not thrive in a marine environment.»

«Last year with Hurricane Matthew, we lucked out because it was a low green turtle year,» said Kate Mansfield, assistant professor and director of the UCF Marine Turtle Research Group, noting that green turtles typically have alternating high and low nesting years.

Elizabeth Griffin Wilson, a marine scientist with the international conservation group Oceana, points out that the new paper does not specifically investigate the effects of factors like fishing bycatch or habitat destruction, so she urges caution in comparing the human and natural toll on sea turtles.

Many of the most at - risk species (including some turtle, shark and marine mammal species) are not fully protected, even in parks as big as the PRIMNM.

NEST too is worthy of distinction as an all - volunteer 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles and other marine wildlife on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Nearby, you can swim past big fish and vivid coral canyons near Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave islands and don't miss the marine turtles that nest and hatch every evening between November and May at Mon Repos Conservation Park.

Six Senses, with its sustainable philosophy and intent to protect the natural habitat of the turtles and other marine life, does not use any straws or other disposable plastic at the resort.

And as the main highlight are the Manta Rays, normally the rest of marine life is ignored or missed... Apart from other «big» stuff like bamboo sharks or turtles, the rest don't get much attention; but when looking closely and slowly, you can find a huge variety of nudibranch, shrimps, crabs... And today, one of our great guides, Baron, found a tiny white clown Frogfish at Manta Point on Lembongan!!!

Take a short walk to Tamarindo Beach or Langosta Beach from your villa, or a quick boat ride to the unspoiled shores of Playa Grande in the protected area of Las Baulas National Marine Park, a major nesting site for leatherback turtles.

Now, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve has released some positive figures for the number of turtles that nested on Ambergris Caye in 2013, indicating that population numbers are gaining.

 Hol Chan Marine Reserve led the activities, with the groups concentrating on cleaning up the beach areas close to the turtle nesting sites on the northern coat of Ambergris Caye.

Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve is lucky enough to have a unique phenomenon where the coral reef touches the coast, at Rocky Point, and the beaches are a nesting area for two types of turtles, the Green Sea Turtle - and the Loggerhead Turtle.

Once the female turtle heads back to sea, the marine biologist or hotel employees will relocate the eggs to a protected area to ensure that nesting sea turtles go undisturbed.

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.

When the female turtles make their way onto the beach to lay their eggs, they are guarded from a distance by a marine biologist or hotel employees to make sure they are not disturbed.

The marine life includes black — and white tip reef sharks, lots of turtles (hawksbill and olive ridley), lionfish, scorpion fish, cuttle fish and octopus, moray eels, sea snakes, different types of rays (blue — spotted, eagle and, from December to March, manta rays) not to mention schools of bump — head parrot fish every full moon.

If snorkeling in a quiet cove amongst a multitude of sea turtles and a host of other marine life is your idea of a perfect vacation, then you won't find a better spot than Honokeana Cove.

It is the perfect place to take first - time divers not only for all the marine life (sea turtle, yellow tails, snappers, trumpet fish, sting rays, cow fish and a wild variety of crustaceans like lobsters and shrimps) that lives on the coral reef, but also for the safety and protection that the reef and the island bring to the divers — especially to first - time divers.

Here you can swim with sea lions, kayak along the rocky shoreline, watch nesting frigate birds and snorkel with colorful fish, sea turtles, manta rays and other marine life.

Not only will you see marine turtles while snorkeling in the transparent waters of the bay, but also an assortment of other creatures like manta rays and tropical fish.

The sailing trip takes in a very secret snorkeling spot, not visited by any other boats, which offers a wide range of marine life including turtles, tropical fish and colorful coral formations.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The Tortuguero National Park is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for marine turtles such as the giant leatherback turtles, the green sea turtles and the hawksbill turtles.

Nusa Lembongan — adopt a turtle There are few people out there who would not be aware of the threats posed to the various species of marine turtles which grace our oceans in different corners of the world.

You must discover yourself the wonderful attraction of Bargara Beach with the world famous Mon Repos turtle Rookery which supports the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland a short nature trail walk from the park.

1 Pawikan Nesting Sanctuary Ever since Danilo Dequina helped organized the sanctuary way back in 2003, the place has been an important partner in marine turtle conservation with the beaches of Maitum known nesting grounds to five species: olive ridley, loggerhead, hawksbill, green turtle and leatherback, which was last seen a decaNesting Sanctuary Ever since Danilo Dequina helped organized the sanctuary way back in 2003, the place has been an important partner in marine turtle conservation with the beaches of Maitum known nesting grounds to five species: olive ridley, loggerhead, hawksbill, green turtle and leatherback, which was last seen a decanesting grounds to five species: olive ridley, loggerhead, hawksbill, green turtle and leatherback, which was last seen a decade ago.

Our Team aims not only to give you the necessary technical skills you need to scuba dive but also to encourage an interest and appreciation of the diversity of marine life that can be found in Indonesian waters with large numbers of Hawksbill and Green Turtles, White Tip Reef Shark, Schooling Jackfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Frog fishesSeahorse, Octopus and beautiful Nudibranches its hard not to fall in love with diving in the Gilis.

Known as the «Costa Rica's Amazon», Tortuguero is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for marine turtles — every year, thousands of them come ashore along these world - famous beaches to lay their eggs.

You don't need a boat for snorkelling as there's plenty of colourful coral and marine life to discover from the beachfront, including turtles, clown fish and many more!

You don't need a boat for snorkeling though, and there's plenty of colourful coral and marine life to discover from the beachfront, including turtles, clown fish and many more!

For thousands of years, the beaches on Isla Mujeres have been nesting grounds for marine turtles that return to the same beach every year.

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.

Additional theme - oriented breaks include educational school trips, morale - enhancing work team tours and, not to forget, marine life - focused observation trips, where we concentrate on taking you to some of Africa's most pristine coral reefs to swim with manta rays, whale sharks and turtles.

Named after the fact sea turtles regularly come to nest on the beaches of this area, El Nido (the nest, in Spanish) became a 360 km ² turtle sanctuary in 1984, which was then enlarged to 900 km ² and established as a protected area named El Nido Marine Reserve Park in 1991.

RR is in a great location 150 Meter walk to the beach, where there are umbrellas and beach chairs, the beach is not crowded, and 100 meters west you have Bright Reef where we snorkelled several times a day with all the Sea turtles and an amazing array of fish and marine life.

Nearby Playa Grande is home to Las Baulas Marine Park where the critically endangered Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) comes to nest each year.

You don't need to head out into the open waters to get a close encounter with marine life, just head to the all - natural Reefworld Aquarium at the foreshore in Urangan, where you can feed green sea turtles, hold a starfish and even swim with reef sharks!

For those of you who aren't fed up with nature and turtles are your thing, take a trip to Mon Repos Beach from November to mid-March to see the nesting or hatching of marine turtles!

Located near Tamarindo, Las Baulas National Marine Park is an important nesting spot for leatherback sea turtles.

Las Baulas National Marine Park: You can see Leatherback, Pacific Green, and Hawksbill sea turtles come ashore to nest on guided tours with the park service.

Although not technically in Bali, the Gili's provide some epic photo opportunities, with its white beaches and superb marine life [get your hands on a Go Pro and get a selfie with a turtle!]