Sentences with phrase «of ocean wildlife»

Too often viewed only as sushi, the bluefin tuna is an extraordinary specimen of ocean wildlife, growing up to 10 feet long and sometimes weighing more than 1,000 pounds.

Feel the ocean breeze, relax with a cocktail, and enjoy panoramic views with excellent photo opportunities of ocean wildlife, such as Green Sea Turtles, Humpback, and Killer Whales.

Feel the ocean breeze, relax with a cocktail and light lunch, and enjoy panoramic views with excellent photo opportunities of ocean wildlife, such as Green Sea Turtles, Humpback, and Killer Whales.

On top of that, plastic bags are the second most common ocean waste (after cigarette butts) and they harm thousands of species of ocean wildlife each year (with an estimated 40,000 + pieces of plastic floating in each square mile of the ocean!).

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Saildrone's fleet of sailboats — which are outfitted with dozens of sensors, measurement tools, and cameras — can capture data on fish and wildlife populations, environmental health, ocean temperatures, weather, and climate change.

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.

Although we weren't able to spot any on our hike, the views over the ocean made up for the lack of wildlife.

A significant number of these bags make their way into the environment causing litter and damaging wildlife, which can be seen within our waterways, along our streets and in our oceans and lakes.

Piping plovers once again have taken up residence along a stretch of Queens beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, triggering an annual ritual of wildlife conservation that inspires consternation among some beachgoers.

The animated games, quizzes, and video as well as text and stills allowed the audience to explore the wildlife of the oceans in their own way, in their own time, and as deeply as they wished.

I feel privileged to have been a visitor to this vast continent and its ocean; the scenery, wildlife, and sheer scale of the antarctic environment make it unique, and my photos will not do justice to the feeling of being here!

In addition to being home to penguins, seals and other iconic Antarctic wildlife, the Ross Sea is part of the greater Southern Ocean, which contains powerful currents that direct nutrient - rich water toward Earth's other oceans.

The report adds that every square mile of ocean is home to nearly 50,000 pieces of litter, much of which tends to harm or kill wildlife that either ingests the plastic or gets trapped in discarded netting, which is just as common in the Northern Gyre as discarded soda bottles.

A new report by authors from UCLA School of Law's Emmett Center on Climate Change and the Environment and UCLA's Institute of the Environment and Sustainability explores the sources and impacts of plastic marine litter and offers domestic and international policy recommendations to tackle these growing problems — a targeted, multifaceted approach aimed at protecting ocean wildlife, coastal waters, coastal economies and human health.

Deep in the southern Atlantic Ocean sits South Georgia, a haven for wildlife in the midst of ferocious seas.

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.

«These cases and court decisions are unfortunately a regular feature of the legal landscape,» says Drew Caputo, vice president of litigation for lands, wildlife and oceans at environmental law firm Earthjustice.

Remote areas of the world's oceans reveal the beauty of the water and the incredible wildlife within it.

«We are setting ourselves up in the oceans to replay the process of wildlife Armageddon that we engineered on land.»

This New York State — based environmental research organization since 2004 has studied wildlife in and on the banks of the Hudson River as well as the toll development has taken on the 315 - mile (500 - Kilometer) waterway, which runs south from the Adirondacks to the Atlantic Ocean.

(A) describes the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on the diversity and health of the fish, wildlife and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

(B) establishes programs for monitoring the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on fish, wildlife, and plant populations, habitats, ecosystems, and associated ecological processes;

She is an experienced marine wildlife observer who has participated in both scientific and seismic surveys throughout the Southern Ocean (Antarctica), South Atlantic (South Orkney Islands), and the south and west coast of Australia for a variety of non-profit and corporative groups including the International Whaling Commission, Fundación Malpelo, and the offshore industry.

Here, we describe elements of genetic variation in Brucella ceti isolated from wildlife dolphins inhabiting the Pacific Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

The worse news is that it's immensely wasteful; it can take up to three litres of water to make just one litre of bottled, and of the thousands of empty plastic bottles produced, over 60 per cent of them end up in landfills or oceans, polluting the atmosphere and poisoning wildlife.

The evidence for this behavior was captured by wildlife film maker John Downer, who, in his documentary Dolphins: Spies in the Pod, witnessed a group of young dolphins snag a puffer fish from near the ocean floor and begin to pass it around.

Originally formed to protect our native forests and birds, our role has since grown to include all of New Zealand's wildlife and wild places — on land and in our oceans, lakes and rivers.

Humans create waste and garbage, a lot of which ends up in the ocean, creating environmental hazards, endangering wildlife, and interfering with navigation.

The location features ocean / water front views and the ability for guests to explore nature and enjoy the abundance of wildlife that resides there.

In her spare time away from BAH she enjoys gardening, spending time in the back yard with its variety of wildlife, two fish ponds, horseback riding and vacationing at the ocean any chance that she may get.

«Cat sanctuaries, such as those run by Best Friends in Utah, Rikki's Refuge in Virginia, the Humane Society of Ocean City in NJ, the CCC in California, the Delaware Humane Association in Delaware, and the Habitat for Cats Sanctuary in Massachusetts, keep cats sheltered, safe, and well fed; provide access to routine veterinary care; protect wildlife; and reduce health risks for cats and people.

Inland, almost as a parallel to the sandy coast is the green ocean of jungle, wildlife sanctuaries and the Western Ghats mountains.

I know my story with the naked truth of Paracas wasn't really inviting, but I think these tours really give a good insight into nature and wildlife of the Peruvian desert and coastal life at the Pacific Ocean.

Its parking lot is well suited for boat trailers and many of the areas it grants access too are known as some of the best and most beautiful kayaking destinations in BC, such as Clayoquot Sound, with incredible forest and ocean views paired with flourishing wildlife habitats.

Encounter the unusual wildlife of Kangaroo Island, known as Australia's Galápagos, during a stay at Southern Ocean Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World.

Whale watching tours from Reykjavík are hugely fun and also enormously successful when it comes to sighting whales, dolphins and other ocean wildlife around the bay of Faxaflóí.

With two miles of hiking trails, ocean access nearby the campground, and generally good weather, Anacapa Island offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and wildlife / wildflower viewing.

Christmas Island is a tiny island in the vast Indian Ocean, an outpost of Australia on the fringes of Asia, famous for wildlife encounters both topside and underwater.

With five miles of hiking trails, ocean access nearby the campground and generally good weather, Santa Barbara Island offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and wildlife / wildflower viewing.

This was my second tour with them on Santa Cruz Island and I love that each trip is unique — depending on the ocean conditions, the wildlife sightings, and each guide has their own bit of knowledge to teach about the area.

From sweeping tea plantations to UNESCO - listed treasures and the wildlife of the Yala National Park, spend two memorable weeks exploring the history, culture and beaches of this Indian Ocean gem, a...

Enjoy a private trip with a few friends or join in with a large group as you see some of the most amazing ocean wildlife in the world.

Industry leaders representing a diverse cross-section of expertise and perspectives will gather at the Institute to forge solutions to today's most pressing environmental issues — from climate change and the health of the oceans to water conservation, waste management and wildlife preservation.

Expect to see many of the local wildlife on your Noosa stand up paddle adventure with many turtles (Six of the world's seven marine turtle species can be found here) often seen in the clear shallows of the lagoons and ocean.

Ocean Conservancy Marine Debris Meeting Millions of debris items contribute to the deterioration of ocean ecosystems and harm humans, wildlife, and coastal econoOcean Conservancy Marine Debris Meeting Millions of debris items contribute to the deterioration of ocean ecosystems and harm humans, wildlife, and coastal econoocean ecosystems and harm humans, wildlife, and coastal economies.

WHEN THE WEATHER»S GOOD, I LIKE TO swimming in the ocean or grab some snorkelling gear and checking out the underwater wildlife, my husband can be seen on the banks of the lagoon or even the rocks of the ocean doing a bit of catch - and - release fishing.

The hotel is surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife - rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio.

From globally acclaimed luxury lodges and character - filled high - end bush camps to private wildlife conservancies and a luxury expedition cruiser, these sustainably - designed luxe accommodations are immersed in Australia's most dramatic landscapes: overlooking the ocean, in the heart of the Outback, tucked into sand dunes, amid ancient rainforests, on islands fringed by World Heritage coral reefs and surrounded by Australia's finest vineyards.

Very scenic area which includes the dunes, vegetation islands, a variety of wildlife, and the breathtaking Pacific Ocean.

Whether visitors choose to kayak on the open ocean or around the harbor, they're sure to have a memorable voyage filled with sightings of lighthouses, wildlife, and rocky shores that can only be found in this distinct region.