Sentences with phrase «of the barrier reef»

There is a wide selection of dive sites in this area of the Barrier Reef to choose from.

Whichever way, you'll be able to see firsthand the intriguing coral specimens and rich array of colourful marine life — a feature of barrier reef island holidays.

Enjoy the sights of the barrier reef during this snorkel tour.

Also offers a great refuge to marine life in that area or say the northern section of the Barrier reef.

Beginning divers will want to stay on the inner side of the barrier reef while advanced divers can look to the steep walls on the outer section.

Because boats must travel outside of the barrier reef, the trip can be rough during windy conditions.

That's the case in the southern one - third or so of the barrier reef today.

The different colors of the Barrier Reef and the other islands is beautiful.

The lagoon itself consists of over 100 square miles of clear blue water surrounded by the protective arms of some 30 solid kilometres of barrier reef.

You'll also want to set aside plenty of time for scuba diving and snorkeling tours of the barrier reef that's a short distance from the island.

You will have over 30 miles / 48 km of the Barrier reef all to yourself, just you and some of the healthiest reef and tropical fish assortment the world has to offer.

The park is part of the Barrier Reef system which was designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations several years ago.

When scuba divers think of Belize they often conjure up images of the barrier reef system, the largest in the Western hemisphere, or of the famous Great Belize Blue Hole and its aerial images, or of the Whale sharks that feed at Gladden Spit.

The clear turquoise waters (which average 79 - 84 degrees) and the proximity of the barrier reef make Ambergris Caye a favorite destinations for diving and snorkeling.

The reason for this is that as the edge of the Barrier Reef comes south along the coast of Belize, it separates itself further and further from the mainland.

The cayes (pronounced «keys») hold the wonders of the barrier reef for scuba divers, snorkelers and fishermen.

East of the Barrier Reef are three separate atoll reefs.

Located about 45 minutes north of San Pedro, this part of the barrier reef lies beyond the normal range of dive sites.

Tucked out the way at the north end of Barrier Reef Drive, known as front street to the locals, the unassuming side entrance of The Phoenix Resort leads into a shaded lot full of golf carts, which are the most common mode of transportation on the island of Ambergris Caye.

When scuba divers think of Belize they often conjure up images of the barrier reef system, the largest in the Western hemisphere and the famous Great Blue Hole with its aerial images.

The clear turquoise waters (which average 79 - 84 degrees) and the proximity of the barrier reef make Ambergris Caye a favorite destination for divers and snorkelers.

It's important to keep in mind that Sea Grass is actually an important part of Belize's ecosystem, and the removal of Sea Grass is highly controversial and legislated due to its importance to the health of the Barrier Reef.

The Wreck of the Pallas can be viewed from the surface where she ran afoul of the barrier reef of South Sound.

So whether your looking an economy package of barrier reef scuba diving packages and snorkeling, or specifically for Belize's Whale shark diving, please contact our staff for specific questions about your scuba dive package for customization.

With the distinction of being a PADI 5 - star Gold Palm Resort, the Hamanasi Resort is a perfect choice for staying at a convenient location from where you can explore the best of the barrier reef activities and more inland attractions than from any other place in Belize.

The Fijian archipelago is host to a number of barrier reefs with their lagoons, fringing reefs and patch reefs.

Riley's route included a final leg from South Water Caye to Tobacco - 3 miles of blast - reaching over flat water in the lee of the barrier reef.

Like most of the nearly 100 dive sites fronting Ambergris, this one is only minutes from the pier on the outside slope of the barrier reef.

«Rusty» divers will appreciate its benign conditions to refresh their skills before taking on the deeper sites of the barrier reef.

Belize is blessed with a diversity of reef systems which can be fully explored: from the distinctive topography of the Barrier Reef, to the offshore walls of the Turneffe, Glover's and Lighthouse atolls, and last, but certainly not least, the magnificent, Great Blue Hole which is known as one of the top destinations for scuba diving.

Belize is famous for many scuba diving activities, the coral reefs and aquatic life of the Barrier reef, the famous Blue Hole, and also the gentle giant Whale sharks.

Enjoy the world famous Great Barrier Reef in Australia with our scuba dive live aboard experience - the perfect way to explore some of the

Coral bommies interspersed with sandy gullies and staghorn thickets make up the typical landscape of the barrier reef and Cairns» dive sites feature excellent positions from where to observe the daily life cycle of the reef.

The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is one interconnected system comprised of seven marine protected areas located along the length of the barrier reef, the shelf lagoon and offshore atolls.

If you visit the Sapodilla cayes marine reserve, situated at the foot of the barrier reef, you will NEVER share a dive site!

Barracuda is a guaranteed catch near the edges of the reef crest along the many channels of the Barrier Reef.

Depths on the main part of the Barrier Reef platform average 3 to 5 meters, giving most of the cayes in this region shallow access.

World - class dive sites can be explored in the protected lagoons, along the walls of the barrier reef and on the outer offshore atolls.

With more than 180 miles of the barrier reef, hundreds of square miles of shallow reefs and three offshore atolls, Belize has ample diving variety.

There has been considerable controversy over the construction of this course, as some environmentalists believe that a golf course — which typically requires large applications of fertilizer and pesticides — could pose a danger, though run - off, to the ecologies of the barrier reef and sea.

With cave systems near Nelson and wreck diving in the Sound, it's the total opposite of the Barrier Reef of nearby Australia.

Because of the extensive reach of the barrier reef and other marine reserves, Belize would be faced with overwhelming challenges in the event of an offshore oil spill.

Staying within the waters of the barrier reef, each route provided by Ocean Ferry Belize rewards passengers with sublime views of the tropical marine life and coral, with predominantly smooth seas, ensuring both a comfortable and memorable journey.

Discover the colorful underwater world thriving along the Caribbean coast with a dive to the still pristine eco-system of the barrier reef, where nurse sharks, lion fish and sea horses live.

Along with them, we smile in their joy at that first unforgettable photo of our barrier reef, the sight of the majesty of an egret or hummingbird in flight or as they feel the deep bass roar of a howler monkey and the surprise of a random iguana crossing their path... the sites and sounds of Belize and Placencia greeting them at every turn.

The Great Blue Hole, also known as, Belize Blue Hole, is located about 43 miles (70 km) from the mainland, amidst the low waters of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, toward the middle of the barrier reef that spans the entire length of the country of Belize.

Although not quite up to the standard of the barrier reef, the 10 to 13ft (3 - 4m) high colonies of boulder corals reach almost to the surface and give refuge to a variety of marine life.