Sentences with phrase «marine waters deeper»

Sperm Whale The sperm whale generally lives out in the open sea, usually in marine waters deeper than 1,000 meters that are not covered by ice.

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Exxon said in the report that it considered eight potential export facility sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert areas before deciding to locate at Tuck Inlet, which has a deep - water shipping area and is within easy access to marine transport routes.

Its cold, deep waters are inhabited by chinook and coho salmon, pods of majestic orca whales and Kinder Morgan's Westridge Marine Terminal.

S51 Singapore Exchange — April 18, 2016 A subsidiary of the Singaporean marine and offshore engineering company has been implicated in a bribery scandal, to win the orders for deep - water rigs worth US$ 800 million, involving the Brazilian state - owned shipbuilder Sete Brasil and the state - owned oil company Petrobras.

A new study in Marine Biology Research tackles this issue by comparing the physical characteristics of two similar octopus species that live on the ocean floor, as deep as 9,500 feet (almost 2,900 m) below the water's surface.

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.

They found glacial fjords hundreds of meters deeper than previously estimated; the full extent of the marine - based portions of the glaciers; deep troughs enabling Atlantic Ocean water to reach the glacier fronts and melt them from below; and few shallow sills that limit contact with this warmer water.

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.

This means they could spread microplastic pollution throughout the marine ecosystem, by carrying microplastics from the surface down to deeper waters, affecting deep - sea organisms.

He says this energy could be vital for many marine life forms, and it could play a role in water transport and the redistribution of carbon dioxide and heat to deeper waters, thereby sustaining a healthy marine environment.

A plague of oxygen - deprived waters from the deep ocean is creeping up over the continental shelves off the Pacific Northwest and forcing marine species there to relocate or die.

Over the last decade, marine researchers have been delighted by discoveries of deep - water coral gardens — and appalled by damage from trawlers, which are moving into deeper waters (ScienceNOW, 26 February 2002).

This data set is being used to inform the management of a new Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) that protects the only area of deep - sea coral habitat in English waters.

Even marine organisms weren't safe; the rising methane brought up anoxic water from the deep, suffocating them.

When that edge moves off the continental shelf into deep open ocean waters, the productivity drops off and the marine organisms that feed larger wildlife are out of reach, scientists say.

«Marine mathematics helps to map undiscovered deep - water coral reefs: New reefs located in the Atlantic Ocean.»

For decades, zoologists had suspected that marine mammals such as seals and sea lions collapse their lungs to withstand water pressures and endure deep dives.

In addition to enabling drilling in ever - deeper waters worldwide, robot subs will also be instrumental in ramping up the installation of offshore turbines that generate electricity from the strong winds and tides found at sea, says Michel, one of the main organizers of the annual Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center's 2010 International ROV Competition, which challenges students to complete underwater missions using ROVs they design and build.

And certainly not in the deep sea, where coral reefs, seamounts and rugged canyons that harbour diverse marine life are being destroyed as trawlers head for deeper waters.

In the year since the centre opened, 200 000 visitors have flocked to see marine creatures of all shapes and sizes living in recreated natural habitats, including rock pools, waterfalls, wave - lapped shallows and deep - water tanks reaching from floor to ceiling.

The plan includes about 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) of new pipeline, primarily in Quebec and New Brunswick, and new marine export terminals in both provinces, including one at Canaport in Saint John, New Brunswick, where TransCanada has formed a joint venture with privately owned Irving Oil to build, own and operate a new deep water marine terminal.

Researchers from the University of Southampton and Marine Institute, Ireland used novel biochemical tracers to piece together the diets of deep - water fish revealing their role in transferring carbon to the ocean depths.

The bacteria living in these sediments were respiring the oxygen but at a slower rate than the supply of organic material dropping out of the water column, allowing these ancient deep marine sediments to remain oxygenated.

With higher levels of carbon dioxide and higher average temperatures, the oceans» surface waters warm and sea ice disappears, and the marine world will see increased stratification, intense nutrient trapping in the deep Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean) and nutrition starvation in the other oceans.

Now, new evidence from a marine sediment core from the deep Pacific points to warmer ocean waters around Antarctica (in sync with the Milankovitch cycle)-- not greenhouse gases — as the culprit behind the thawing of the last ice age.

Metagenomic analysis of ssDNA viruses in surface seawater of Yangshan Deep - Water Harbor, Shanghai, China — Hongming Wang — Marine Genomics

Examples of marine calcifiers from Kleypas et al. 2006: (a) coralline algae (photo by Nancy Sefton; courtesy NOAA / CORIS); (b) Halimeda (photo by James Watt; courtesy NOAA / NMFS); (c) benthic foraminifera (courtesy P. Hallock); (d) reef - building coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus; Cmdr William Harrigan, NOAA Corps; courtesy Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary); (e) deep - water coral (Lophelia pertusa; from 413 m depth off North Carmarine calcifiers from Kleypas et al. 2006: (a) coralline algae (photo by Nancy Sefton; courtesy NOAA / CORIS); (b) Halimeda (photo by James Watt; courtesy NOAA / NMFS); (c) benthic foraminifera (courtesy P. Hallock); (d) reef - building coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus; Cmdr William Harrigan, NOAA Corps; courtesy Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary); (e) deep - water coral (Lophelia pertusa; from 413 m depth off North CarMarine Sanctuary); (e) deep - water coral (Lophelia pertusa; from 413 m depth off North Carolina.

The increased warming in deeper waters is a particular concern for marine life, said Stephanie Henson, a senior scientist at the UK's National Oceanography Centre.

A new paper from the Sea Around Us Project published in the journal Nature reveals that warmer ocean temperatures are driving marine species towards cooler, deeper waters, and this in turn, has affected global fisheries catches.

Even sperm whales in deep waters offshore, where the delta's abundance concentrates food resources for these marine giants, depend on a healthy delta.

The waters around Ambergris Caye are good for deep - sea diving with many types of marine life making each dive a unique experience.

The crystalline Pacific waters provide an idyllic setting and an abundance of exotic marine life for scuba diving and deep sea fishing.

The Blue Hole, a 400 - foot deep limestone cistern, provides a habitat for a variety of marine species and is among the most popular destinations for deep - water divers.

The Soccoro Islands offer little in the way of shallow sites or colorful corals and the emphasis is on the larger marine life that congregates near the rocky slopes and pinnacles that rise from the deep water.

If snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast isn't enough excitement, the marina is where you can hop aboard a larger boat for tours to deep - water reefs full of interesting marine life.

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.

Seals Pilgrim's age like to hang out in deep - water and forage on bottom - dwelling marine animals such as ratfish, swell sharks, spiny dogfish, eels, rockfish, and squid.

The Joy of Sportfishing in Malpais The deep blue Pacific waters are home to abundant marine life, and this is the reason why sportfishing in Malpais and Santa Teresa is one of the most pleasurable pastimes that anglers indulge.

Snorkeling and scuba diving reveal wonderful coral formations teeming with marine life, while sailing, deep - sea fishing and glass - bottom boat rides offer ways to enjoy the clear ocean waters.

As sea levels rose during the last Ice Age, the cave flooded and its roof collapsed into this sinkhole resulting in a marine wonder known for its sparkling blue waters, wealth of coral formations, sharks and fish, and deep caves filled with stalactites.

If you're looking for adventure, the resort offers a diverse range of activities both on and off the water, from hiking through the island's deep jungle to snorkelling with rare species of marine life.

It is believed that they eat deep - water, bottom - dwelling marine animals such as ratfish, swell sharks, spiny dogfish, eels, rockfish, and squid.

KAMA'AINA ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE: Go deep diving, learn more about Hawaiian marine life, and dive with Manta Rays!

The drop - off also has several other major marine life attractions, including an abundance of deep - water lace coral, giant yellow tube sponges and lots of fish.

The park is at the heart of the Coral Triangle, and the deep waters around the reef creates an environment that is teeming with marine life.

In that mere 6 - 10 feet deep of water, there is an amazing diversity of marine life.

Deep sea fishing off of Ambergris Caye, swimming with whale sharks in the Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine Reserve, or relaxing on white sand beaches in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve — these are just a few of ways you can spend your time in this idyllic Caribbean paradise.

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.

While checking out the marine life on the wall, be sure to keep an eye on the deep water.

With Dubai situated next to the Arabian Sea there are also plenty of water activities including deep sea fishing and of course diving where you will find some real treasures of all types of marine life.