Sentences with phrase «of coastal mangrove»

«Forever» in numbers is actually 10,000 km2 (3,900 sq mi) making it the biggest area of coastal mangrove forest in the world.

David Lagomasino, a remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center and co-investigator on the project, told Earther that the southwestern toe of Everglades National Park and Ten Thousand Islands — a vast network of coastal mangrove islets and marshes near Everglades City — were hit hardest by the storm.

In fact, the loss of coastal mangroves made even a costly dyke along the Vietnamese seashore inadequate to cope with a recent typhoon.

Afternoon catamaran sails that end at sunset, and boat tours that explore the maze of coastal mangroves are other water activities that you won't want to miss.

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They will also plant 4000 hectares of mangroves in nurseries in 48 coastal lagoons.

The world's coastal ecosystems — areas such as tidal marshes and mangrove forests — have the potential to store and sequester large amounts of carbon, collectively known as blue carbon.

And shrimp farming (which provides well over one million metric tons of shrimp annually, about 25 percent of all shrimp consumed) has been linked to the destruction of almost half of the world's mangroves: coastal forests that absorb carbon dioxide and provide essential habitat for wild fish species.

Recent research suggests that healthy, intact coastal wetland ecosystems such as mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows are particularly good at drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for hundreds to thousands of years.

Slows Coastal Erosion Following the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, a study led by Danish ecologist Finn Danielsen reported that coastal areas flush with mangrove trees were markedly less damaged than those without.

More recently, several island nations in the western Pacific and Indian oceans formed the Coral Triangle Initiative, adopting a 10 - year plan of action to avert growing threats to coral reefs, fish, coastal mangrove buffers and other marine resources across the region.

In 2010, Till Hanebuth, a geologist at the University of Bremen in Germany, excavated more than a dozen ancient kilns in the Sundarbans, a coastal region of mangrove forests renowned for its population of royal Bengal tigers.

Of the coastal blue carbon stored within mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows, 50 — 99 % is located in the soils below ground.

The coastal ecosystems of mangroves, seagrass meadows and tidal marshes mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and oceans at significantly higher rates, per unit area, than terrestrial forests (Figure 1).

Major causes of destruction to mangrove ecosystems include deforestation for construction of aquaculture ponds and other forms of unsustainable coastal development.

Mangroves, tidal salt marshes, and seagrasses sequester and store significant amounts of coastal blue carbon from the atmosphere and ocean and are now recognized for their role in mitigating climate change.

On the Northwest tip of Cat Island you will find Pigeon Cay, a coastal area bracketed by a beautiful stretch of beach to the west and scenic mangrove... Read More

On the Northwest tip of Cat Island you will find Pigeon Cay, a coastal area bracketed by a beautiful stretch of beach to the west and scenic mangrove creeks to the east.

Derawan Beach is one of the best snorkeling and diving locations, boasting a stunning coastal ecosystem from coral reefs and seagrass beds to mangrove forests.

This translates to many square miles of pristine mangrove forests, coastal savannas, jungles and tropical pine forests to explore.

Boasting stunning sand dunes, coastal heaths, rainforests, mangroves and eucalyptus, Fraser Island is the ultimate place to just relax as you lose yourself in the midst of nature.

There is a low coastal plain, much of it covered with mangrove swamp, but the land rises gradually towards the interior.The Maya Mountains and the Cockscomb Range form the backbone of the southern half of the country, the highest point being Victoria Peak (3,669 feet) in the Cockscomb Range.

Drive the scenic coastal route to Mossman before arriving at the majestic Daintree River for an informative river cruise learning of estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife.

The reserve also includes a mosaic of coastal and marine habitats including rare littoral forests, mangroves, seagrass beds, and a diversity of coral reef types.

Few minutes of hiking passing through coastal rocks, pools of sea water and bonsai mangroves, a scenic view of this unique sight become more alluring.

In parts of coastal Ecuador, outboard canoes act as public transport through the mangroves.

From cruises through the mystical fjords of Chilean Patagonia and riverboat chugs up the Amazon to outboard canoe travel in the coastal mangroves of Ecuador, South America offers ample opportunity to travel by boat.

The West Bali National Park, established in 1941, covers 77,000 hectares of wooded slopes, savannah, rainforest, monsoon forest, mangrove swamp and coastal flats, and is the only remaining natural habitat of the endangered jalak putih,...

Set back in the heart of a lush coastal rainforest, a short stroll from Cape Tribulation's beach and its famous mangrove boardwalks, Ferntree Rainforest Lodge is superb, affordable tropical getaway.

Much of the coastline of the mainland is low coastal plain covered with mangrove swamp.

The coastal area of Belize is an outstanding natural system consisting of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons and estuaries.

The reserve includes a mosaic of coastal and marine habitats including rare littoral forests, mangroves, seagrass beds, and a diversity of coral reef types.

It is considered the largest marine reserve in the Stann Creek District of Belize and covers 47,702 hectares of mangrove and coastal ecosystems.

The reserve encompasses more than five square miles of ecologically linked coral reef, sea grass meadows and coastal mangrove swamp habitats.

The coastline of Sanur spans some 8 km from north to south, between the coastal border of the Gianyar regency and the mangrove forest in southern Denpasar.

Despite the critical role they play in coastal ecosystems, vast tracts of mangrove forests are commonly cleared to make way for shrimp ponds or beachfront developments.

The Mesoamerican Reef System — often referred to as the «Jewel of the Caribbean» — is the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and a rich tapestry of vivid corals, mangrove forests, coastal wetlands, and diverse marine wildlife.

In Nusa Lembongan, a small island southeast of Bali, local communities have been quietly nurturing their mangroves, not only as part of a larger effort to preserve coastal resources, but also as a way to develop ecotourism on the island.

It is the only resort on the Yucatan Peninsula to contain natural rivers rather than channels and consists of three ecosystems: lush jungle, mangrove forests and coastal dune, each with its own wildlife and vegetation creating a totally unique landscape.

The coastal plain is a composition of mangroves, river deltas and beautiful beaches like Playa Ballena.

Nusa Penida's waters include several coastal ecosystems such as 14 km ² of coral reef, as well as mangroves and seagrass beds.

Often referred to as the «Jewel of the Caribbean», the Mesoamerican Reef is a rich tapestry of bold corals, mangrove forests, coastal wetlands and diverse marine life.

With very comfortable ocean - view suites and superior rooms, the hotel was designed to blend in with the surrounding environment of the mangrove forests and coastal area.

The coastal area offers the natural history visitors interested either mangroves or a handsome stock of maple trees and cypresses, surrounded by areas of tussock.

Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (Belize) was put on the Danger List mainly because of the problem of mangrove cutting and excessive development in the property which was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996 as the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, with offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons and estuaries.

Its 400,000 acres are home to eight distinct ecosystems — moving from the mangrove, wallum, and banksia forests of the west and into the subtropical rainforest of the interior, skirting clear dune lakes and bouncing through «wet» and «dry» eucalyptus forests, before finally emerging on the wind - lashed coastal dunes of the expansive eastern beach, is literally a trip through time.

Fraser Island has a unique ecosystem as it has a mixture of sub tropical rainforests right next to Eucalyptus woodlands, coastal heat and mangrove colonies!

While back at the hotel, you can enjoy views of the mangrove forests and coastal area of Puerto Ayora bay.

Surrounded by coastal mangrove lagoons and natural estuaries, this area is home to more than 300 species of migratory and local bird species.

Located about four miles away from Ambergris Caye, the reserve encompasses three very different marine ecosystems: the reef, seagrass bed, and coastal mangroves, which are vital for the many species of fish and marine life found in the area.

This lush mangrove forest covers most of the northeastern coastline of Lembongan, and can be reached via the coastal village road of Jungut Batu.