Sentences with phrase «of seeing whale sharks»

Chances of seeing whale sharks are high in February to May.

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The research traces its origins to one summer day in 2007, when a worker on a Maersk Oil platform in the Al Shaheen oil field off the coast of Qatar saw a surprising sight: a group of roughly 100 whale sharks feeding near the surface.

The mere presence of filter feeders as large as Tamisiocaris suggests that Cambrian ecosystems were much more productive than previously recognized, the researchers contend: As seen in modern species as diverse as fish, sharks, and whales, large animals can successfully exploit small prey only when they can be sieved from the environment in great concentrations.

They usually eat fish, but a group of dusky sharks have been seen ganging up on a baby humpback whale, suggesting attacks may be more common than we thought

For a couple of hours the humpback whale calf swam in circles, pursued by between 10 and 20 sharks, says cinematographer Morne Hardenberg, who witnessed the encounter (see top picture).

Adult whale sharks were not seen at the site, which may serve as a «staging ground» for juveniles before they move on to regional aggregations of larger sharks.

To address this challenge, researchers harnessed modern technology, creating an online photo database called Wildbook for Whale Sharks and enlisted the help of ecotourists and citizens across the globe to upload any images of whale sharks they happened to see or encounter anywhere in the wWhale Sharks and enlisted the help of ecotourists and citizens across the globe to upload any images of whale sharks they happened to see or encounter anywhere in the Sharks and enlisted the help of ecotourists and citizens across the globe to upload any images of whale sharks they happened to see or encounter anywhere in the wwhale sharks they happened to see or encounter anywhere in the sharks they happened to see or encounter anywhere in the world.

The major new characters, most of whom are seen at least briefly in the new trailer, include Dory's parents Jenny (Diane Keaton) and Charlie (Eugene Levy); Ty Burrell as Bailey, a beluga whale; Kaitlin Olson as Destiny, a whale shark who is Dory's adopted sister; and Ed O'Neill as Hank, «an ill - tempered octopus.»

It's not the kind of place where you'll see a vast amount of huge marine life like manta rays or whale sharks, but anyone interested in nudibrachs, corals, and anemones should consider a dive in Grenada.

Just some of the creatures that you are likely to see during your visit are yellow tang, raccoon butterfly fish, whale sharks and frigate birds.

Among the Turtles we often encounter banded sea snakes, nudiebranchs, lionfish of many variations, scorpionfish, leaf scorpionfish, white reef sharks and on the lucky days we see mantas, eagle rays and yes whale sharks!!!

When I was last there, one dive boat was lucky enough to see a whale shark simply hanging around one of the wrecks.

Groups of whale sharks have only rarely been seen.

Highlights: When diving in Tubbataha, you can see eleven different species of sharks, over 479 species of fish, and large pelagics such as jacks, manta ray, tuna, and whale sharks.

Obviously, the island got its name from the black - tip reef sharks that live off the northwest point of the island, but you will also see bull sharks and whale sharks when you dive here too!

Whale shark season is one of the busiest times of year on the island as visitors flock to see up to 150 of these giant fish in one day.

«The Great Barrier Reef is spectacular and one of the few Coral Reef Systems where you can see whales, coral fish, turtles and big sharks on a daily basis and it's a great place to go and have a look at.»

Some of the underwater life you will see while diving Belize are turtles, eels, nurse sharks, eagle rays, sting rays, manatees, whale sharks and so much more.

Dolphins, whale sharks, sting rays, and a variety of sea birds are all commonly seen in the bay, often from the shore.

When diving here, you can see eleven different species of sharks, 479 species of fish, and large pelagics such as jacks, manta ray, tuna, and whale sharks.It also has the highest population density for white tip reef sharks!

You can relax in the lounge while watching the whales playing in front of the house or see all the shark boats on their way to Dyer Isla...

You can relax in the lounge while watching the whales playing in front of the house or see all the shark boats on their way to Dyer Island for shark cage diving.

The highest numbers of whale sharks can usually be seen during July.

Because of the whale sharks» unique feeding habits, they rise to the surface following a lunar cycle and can only be seen three days prior to the full moon until three days following the last quarter moon.

Diving to see the whale sharks is done in relatively shallow water of 60 feet or less.

Full - day whale - watching excursion in Magdalena Bay to see gray whales or snorkeling among gentle whale sharks in Bahía de la Paz (depends on time of year)

Aside from the astounding reef life, Koh Bon is one of the best places to see big pelagic creatures; both giant Mantas and Whale Sharks are local residents here.

Although there are lots of dive sites in Thailand where you can see whale sharks, the nutrient rich waters contain loads of planktons which attracts whale sharks all the time.

By thirty - five miles out, we've already seen three whale species, dozens of sharks, and over twenty bird species: Fork - tailed Storm - Petrels, Tufted Puffins, Sooty Shearwaters, Arctic Terns.

Fly to Puerto Princesa City and stay on the idyllic Eastern shore of Palawan to see whale sharks swim underneath some of the clearest waters on Earth.

Sail Rock being the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand in my personal humble opinion, offering big schools of trevallys, barracudas, batfish lots of small critters and macro on the rock itself and it's a very good dive site to get to see whale sharks.

Took my advanced course the next month in Koh Tao, saw a whale shark and that is until this day one of the most memorable encounters underwater.

This is where divers come to see the big stuff, from whale sharks the size of a city bus to schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks that fill the underwater horizon.

In Mexico, manta rays have begun to appear in increasing numbers in the same location where the large aggregation of whale sharks show up every summer to feed (see our whale shark section for more details).

There are plenty of sharks to be seen in Raja Ampat from white and black tipped reef sharks to whale sharks and even some rarer ones such as wobbegong shark.

Galapagos Aggressor III guests have the opportunity to dive with playful sea lions, travel to famous Darwin and Wolf Islands for thrilling diving to see schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, clouds of tuna, and much more.

Hammerheads by tons, 3 whale sharks, loads of black and white tips reef sharks, many Galapagos sharks and we saw a Tiger Shark twice.

You will see whale sharks, manta rays (the only manta rays in a U.S. aquarium), and thousands of other animals.

Commonly seen are many species of rays known to dwell in the islands» waters such as spotted eagle rays and devil manta rays, also big schools of fish, sharks, turtles and sometimes even whales.

Depending of the season you can see Manta Rays, Humpback Whales, Sharks and of course some of the nicest coral reefs in the world!

Even Ocean Sunfish and Whale Sharks have been seen here; this is the kind of place where it is possible to see just about anything!

Head to Mexico and swim with whale sharks June sees the launch of the new Virgin Atlantic service to Cancun.

These can include whale sharks, dolphins, seahorses, crabs, starfish, manatees, turtles and many species of birds; you may even see the American crocodile.

As the name suggests, Shark - Ray Alley is one of the best places to see sharks and stingrays, while Gladden Spit is the perfect place to see whale sharks, which feed and gather close to the surface.

Also seen at Osprey Reef are some of the big - ones such as whale sharks, beaked whales, sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, sailfish and marlin.

The 20 or so dive sites are characterised by large rocky seamounts, colourful corals and reefs with plenty of marine life for you to enjoy, including chances to see whale sharks.

Young whale sharks of less than 3 metres live in small groups, but are rarely seen.

The dive sites of Koh Samui include the famous Sail Rock and are characterised by submerged pinnacles, large rocky seamounts, colourful corals and reefs with plenty of marine life for you to enjoy, including good chances to see whale sharks.

While diving throughout the Turneffe Atoll, you will see a variety of hard and soft corals as well as all of the Caribbean tropicals, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, moray eels, and occasionally a whale shark in addition to large schools of permit, horse eye jacks and dog snapper.

Certified divers will appreciate the multitude of fishes, and depending on the day and mother nature, you may see reef sharks, turtles, eagle rays, whale sharks, humpback whales, dolphins, eel, and much, much more!