Sentences with phrase «of the reef»

A wide variety of reef fish species can be found here.

Earlier this year, shocking photos and video revealed total devastation in parts of the reef.

Stay dry and view the stunning coral gardens and colourful marine life of the reef in our modern glass bottom boat.

You will finally emerge at the top of the reef at around 12 to 15 metres depth.

All of the dive sites will show you hundreds of different species of reef fish.

The catch is usually smaller varieties of reef fish — unless, of course, you get lucky.

The groups spent most of the dive in the sheltered area of the reef, swimming along the reef and observing what was found.

Still, even while the corals are trying to recover, the impact is felt in the overall health of reef ecosystems.

On those occasions when the sea is flat calm, an additional hazard is present for small boats as the edge of the reef becomes hard to define.

A deep cut on the North side of the reef provides shelter for cleaning stations.

Try night snorkeling for a completely different view of reef life after dark!

The outer section of the reef is home to many advanced, deep sites.

For those who want to experience the beauty of the reef from above, snorkeling is also available.

You can expect to come across a wide variety of reef life.

And it has threatened more than 40 percent of reefs globally.

Due to the protection of the reef, the waters off of our coast are generally shallow and calm for quite a ways out.

You'll be amazed with the abundance of reef fish, coral and some of our local «residents» such as turtles.

We therefore offer the rare opportunity of exploring the wonders of our reefs with the entire family.

From the vivid greens of the towering rainforest to the turquoise waters of the reef, the photo opportunities are endless and memories priceless.

That means that scientists currently lack the ability to predict the impacts of rising sea levels across a number of reef systems, especially reef habitats with significant tidal exposure.

Specific stretches of the reef hold species found nowhere else in the world, and the reef is subject to seasonal changes no different from above - ground habitats.

About 95 percent of the coral in the southern portion of the reef has survived.

If you are not an experienced surfer, you can opt out of those reef breaks, and find safe, friendly waves to ride.

This is a naturally occurring channel, about 25 yards wide and 30 feet deep, which was always highly utilized as a means of getting in and out of the reef area.

The water is warm and clear, the weather is good year round, and there are miles of reefs to explore.

One of the many factors causing the global loss of reef building corals is anthropogenic climate change, which is slowly warming the world's oceans.

However, the future state and health of reef ecosystems depends not only on climate change scenarios, but also on the trajectory of existing natural and anthropogenic stressors at a local scale.

You can see more of the reef from the air than you can ever hope to cover at sea level.

See the diversity of the reefs coral gardens and their wonderful array of sea life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat.

Perhaps more than any article before it, our work shows the urgency and necessity of local actions that support the natural resilience of reef systems.

Of course, there are lots of reef fish.

A half dozen or so of the corals are slow - growing species that create the structure of the reef.

Our only competition is the natural beauty of the reef where your group will snorkel, swim, and relax.

The system's seven sites illustrate the evolutionary history of reef development and are a significant habitat for threatened species.

Scientists surveyed a 200 - mile stretch of the northern end of the reef earlier this week.

One - third of reefs in the world's largest coral system were transformed by warmed waters, finds comprehensive underwater and aerial survey.

Then during the night when the tide is in, many of the reef fish come into near the beach searching for food sources.

Here scuba divers will find great visibility and extensive soft and hard coral gardens along with thousands of reef fish.

Guests can learn about the island ecology with a guided eco walk and discover the wonders of the reef with an informative glass bottom boat tour.

Upon entering the water your will be led on a tour of the reef for 60 minutes.

With several flight departures daily, this tour is a fantastic option for those that want to experience the best of the reef in a short period of time.

Much of the reef top is covered with algae, soft coral and sand.

A large turquoise - blue lagoon lies at the front of the reef and provides sheltered waters ideal for training.

The corals are still in great condition and plenty of reef fish call it home.

Depending on the tides and conditions, we will either start the day with a dive or troll the outside of the reef for the big ones.

You're not supposed to go swimming because of the reefs just off the beach, but kayaking and snorkeling is permitted and free.

Over the years threats have emerged that have threatened the future of the reef.