Sentences with phrase «marine waters off»

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The Gulf of Mexico may be open for business and eager to attract tourists, but it's still unclear whether or not marine and coastal ecosystems there are healthy two years after BP's offshore drilling rig exploded 40 miles off the Louisiana coast, eventually releasing 205.8 million gallons of oil into the water column.

Led by Ken Buesseler, a senior scientist and marine chemist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the team found that a small fraction of contaminated seafloor sediments off Fukushima are moved offshore by typhoons that resuspend radioactive particles in the water, which then travel laterally with southeasterly currents into the Pacific Ocean.

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.

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.

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.

However, the recent spike in juvenile great white shark sightings means that legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Marine Life Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's Marine Life Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's marine life off the state's coast.

The organisms can cause havoc to marine life in the ports where ballast water is off - loaded, because their natural predators are not there to keep them in check.

Another possibility is that the recovery of seal and sea lion populations off the coast of California, thanks again to successful marine protection policies, are giving the sharks more reason to stay in these waters.

The one - two punch of warming waters and ocean acidification is predisposing some marine animals to dissolving quickly under conditions already occurring off the Northern California coast, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

The coast and its adjacent areas on and off shore is an important part of a local ecosystem as the mixture of fresh water and salt water in estuaries provides many nutrients for marine life.

Off the coast of Florida, a marine scientist finds herself out of air more than 100 feet beneath the water's surface.

In April 2007 Calabrian authorities had temporarily halted fishing in waters off Cetraro (where the Cunski lies, according to a turncoat from the» Ndrangheta mafia) because of dangerous levels of heavy metals in marine sediment.

More than a decade ago, California established marine protected areas (MPAs) in state waters around the northern Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara.

A team of marine researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) has discovered a three - way conflict raging at the microscopic level in the frigid waters off Antarctica over natural resources such as vitamins and iron.

If it reaches the ocean, he says, it could impact the North Water Polynya, an ice - free area off the island's northwest coast that provides important year - round habitat for marine mammals and birds.

The 14 - foot (4.3 - meter) fish, which has a pug - like face and a skeleton of bone, was found five days after a marine instructor snorkeling off Santa Catalina Island, about 50 miles to the west, spotted a dead 18 - foot (5.5 - meter) oarfish in shallow water.

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.

Shrimp born without eyes, clawless crabs, and fish with visible tumors are among the «horrible mutated» marine animals found in the waters off the Gulf Coast, according to a new report from Al Jazeera.

Sample CO2 from collagen and marine shell was sent to KCCAMS where it was reduced to graphite at 550 °C using H2 and a Fe catalyst, with reaction water drawn off with Mg (ClO4) 2 (ref.

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].

Through lectures, slide presentations, and aquatic field trips in the waters off the coast of Maine, participants observe the marine mammals common to the New England region.

«Identifying the threads that connect these parasites from wild and domestic land animals to marine mammals helps us to see ways that those threads might be cut... by, for example, managing feral cat and opossum populations, reducing run - off from urban areas near the coast, monitoring water quality and controlling erosion to prevent parasites from entering the marine food chain.»

With its white beaches, famous teal waters and an abundance of marine life, «Hamo» — as it's affectionately known to locals — is the largest and busiest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 scenic islands off the Queensland coast.

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 a more challenging marine workout, check out a paddle board from the dive centre and adopt a more balanced approach to life, in the warm waters off East Beach.

Not to be forgotten are themed water parks, which allow travelers to take a break from the heat, zoom down water slides to cool off, and even learn about marine life at aquarium - themed exhibits.

Coco Plum Island Resort is located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve about 8 miles off the coast of a sleepy town 80 miles south of Belize City named Dangriga (Hopkins is just south of Dangriga).

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 a young tourist was dragged into the water off a pier by a sea lion in Canada, the local marine center explains why it is important to stay back.

The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary) consists of an area of approximately 1,110 square nautical miles (nmi) of coastal and ocean waters, and the submerged lands thereunder, off the southern coast of California.

At Blue Marlin Beach Resort, one can snorkel off the beach into the South Water Caye Marine Reserve or take a 5 minutes boat ride from Blue Marlin Beach Resort to the nearby islands within the reserve.

As with other groups of marine animals, we can not begin to illustrate all of the gastropods found off Ambergris Caye and its surrounding waters.

You can dive on the world - famous Namena marine reserve sites and explore the waters surrounding the resort which offer the largest variety of fish and coral on the planet; seemingly bottomless drop - offs, multi-colored soft corals, and perfect coral gardens supporting an abundance of spectacular marine life.

Enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming off the beach or on the reef in the clear, cool island waters with amazing marine life.

The clear waters off Isla Mujeres make a great place to scuba dive or snorkel while seeing how thousands of underwater sculptures change in time in regards to coral growth and marine interaction.

Just five kilometres off the mainland, its waters are a protected marine reserve while the island itself offers a time - capsule glimpse into Spanish history.

You can push off the beach at Whitehaven and be surrounded by clouds of unafraid marine - life in the calm, clear waters.

Right off the coast of Arena Point, experienced divers can dive from boats to view kelp forests and other marine life found in the park's protected waters.

Daytime snorkeling means warm water, coral gardens, and neon - colored fish while a night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays is an experience in Hawaii's marine sanctuary remembered long after you've taken off your flippers.

We now had an unbelievable trifecta of marine mammals dancing in the waters just off our bow.

You will have the chance to do even more off - roading before climbing into our air - conditioned van so that you can be transported to Chankanaab Marine Preserve, where you can do some exploring at a vibrant shallow - water reef while snorkeling.

The water is ideal for snorkeling and diving to see the marine wildlife, especially off the coast of Belize.

From your protected anchorage in the aqua waters off Wheeler Reef you will dive into the brilliant hues of pristine coral reef amongst abundant marine life.

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.

Hanne is putting off full - time college to pursue her Olympic goal; she is an assistant manager at a Seattle WA branch of West Marine, the large and prestigious US water sports outfitter and retailer.

Unprecedented warm waters off the Pacific coast over the past two years have led fish that marine mammals feed on to move to colder waters — making it difficult for seals and sea lions to nourish themselves, let alone feed their pups.

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.

National Geographic writes, «The waters around this collection of coral cays are a marine biologist's dream: protected by the government, off - limits to commercial divers and fishermen, and busy with creatures that may not yet have names.»

Go swimming in the crystal - clear water, or rent snorkeling equipment if you'd like to check out Deadman's Reef, one of Grand Bahama's top off - shore reefs, home to marine life like colorful fish, sea turtles and even dolphins on occasion.

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.