Sentences with phrase «own fragile ecosystems»

Our partners in the Peruvian Amazon, ACOPAGRO cooperative, strategically plant native trees in the forest, naturally sequestering CO2, replenishing the forest canopy, increasing biodiversity, protecting against soil erosion, and preserving the fragile ecosystem that provides their livelihood.

As Chloe Hart reports, it aims to revitalise the fragile ecosystems.

The Executive Director of the Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental management Koshi Kwawu Kumi told Joy News» Volta Region correspondent Ivy Setordzie «oil exploration in the fragile ecosystem will not in any way benefit the citizens of Anlo land.»

Because these bulkheads block the small flow of health sediment, one section of bulkhead can impact fragile ecosystems for miles downstream.»

Despite some degree of protection due to their inherent inaccessibility, mountain regions are still fragile ecosystems threatened by human - related impacts such as logging and erosion, acid deposition, and climate change.

They then focused on the small wedges of coastal land, sandwiched between river drainages, where groundwater drains directly into the fragile ecosystems near shore.

But since the 1970s, explosive growth from tourism has damaged many of these fragile ecosystems, at times beyond repair.

Bryozoan skeletons - like coral's - usually build the basic structure of isolated small reefs (known as patch reefs) and contribute to the formation of the known coral reefs, fragile ecosystems that are sensitive to the ocean acidification.

Scientists from more than 90 countries will unite to create an IPCC - like body to assess Earth's fragile ecosystems

Iran has many hot spots where the needs of a burgeoning population are taking a toll on the fragile ecosystems of this vast, water - poor country.

The council drafted the plan to protect the area until researchers can determine what fishing is sustainable in the fragile ecosystem.

«We are in a position to plan for sustainable fishing that does not damage the overall health of this fragile ecosystem.

In a column in The New York Times last October science writer George Johnson likened Hawaiian's opposition to the telescope to the Catholic Church's oppression of Galileo, and suggested that the indigenous protesters were pawns of environmentalists who «have learned that a few traditionally dressed natives calling for the return of sacred lands can draw more attention than arguments over endangered species and fragile ecosystems.»

A pioneering study — led by scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with marine biologists from UC Santa Barbara — found that the predators, through their fecal material, transfer vital nutrients from their open ocean feeding grounds into shallower reef environments, contributing to the overall health of these fragile ecosystems.

But in spite of any danger, McCauley says his biggest concern isn't a runaway genetic experiment wreaking havoc on a fragile ecosystem.

Fraser and his colleagues are investigating ways to exploit these resources without damaging the region's fragile ecosystem.

«They make up 20 percent of all of Earth's land mammals and therefore monopolize key resources needed to maintain Earth's fragile ecosystems.»

Less acidity in mountain lakes preserves these fragile ecosystems and maintains their visual beauty.

After decades of riding icebreakers in Antarctica's icy waters hoping to better understand the fragile ecosystem on and around this frigid continent scientists have begun delegating data collection to satellite - guided robotic subs.

But because the plan emphasizes provision of water for human activity, some scientists worry that it may end up diverting water from wetlands and other fragile ecosystems.

The path of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Grand Canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will cut through Lake Cocibolca (aka Lake Nicaragua), Central America's main freshwater reservoir and the largest tropical freshwater lake of the Americas; this plan will force the relocation of indigenous populations and impact a fragile ecosystem, including species at risk of extinction, according to Rice University environmental engineer Pedro Alvarez and other members of the consortium.

Extreme weather like droughts and large tropical cyclones would become more common, fragile ecosystems like coral reefs would be at risk of destruction and polar ice melting would swamp many coastal cities over the next century.

This is a much subtler variant on the economics of scarcity, one with three components — the immediate financial rewards of misusing fragile ecosystems, the fact that the consequences of such misuse can be reported far and wide, and the desire of many Westerners to see, to commune with, the planet's remaining wild places and its inhabitants, whatever the cost.

If the plan is put into place, it would change the state's system for water delivery from the region, which currently involves pumping it from the delta itself in a practice that harms the fragile ecosystem and leaves farmers and residents with widely varying amounts of water from year to year.

After a series of mining exploration licenses had been issued for the region, local communities teamed up with our Mongolia partner, the Snow Leopard Conservation Foundation, to save this fragile ecosystem.

Despite its biodiversity, the park is an extremely fragile ecosystem, constantly under threat from invasive plants, species loss, habitat fragmentation, climate change, and tourism.

This expansion will have a huge impact on the simple, fragile ecosystems in Arctic regions, the researchers say.

Herbalists use it for impotence, kidney problems, allergic asthma, and hay fever — and they discourage the use of wild - gathered cordyceps because it's rare, expensive, and because gathering it damages fragile ecosystems.

If you care at all about the environment and the state of the ocean's fragile ecosystem, then krill oil is the only responsible choice you can make.

Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, author of Brain Maker, is one of many physicians warning against disrupting this fragile ecosystem.

On the other hand, ebooks (and most tablet - like devices such as Driods and iPads, etc.) have intricate circuitry that requires so - called rare - Earth minerals, many of which are being strip - mined out of rainforests and other fragile ecosystems.

The effect is of a dystopian society — but it's complicated because the hive is a very fragile ecosystem.

Daintree & Cape Tribulation Accommodation Complimentary Breakfast The Daintree Rainforest is one of the most beautiful and fragile ecosystems in the world.

While continuing to protect the fragile ecosystem above and below the water, the brand new Borneo Divers Dive Academy in Mamutik Island is going to offer world class recreational scuba education and at the same time, we shall be incorporating fun and leisure island trip with a variety of water sports to both local and international tourists.

You will spend your time alongside experienced underwater researchers and learn about the fragile ecosystem and its many living organisms.

Their studies of the Belize barrier reef systern have resulted in more than 600 scientific papers and books describing new species and other aspects of» the education initiatives to preserve these precious and fragile ecosystems.

Search for crocodiles and other wildlife whilst learning about the fragile ecosystem of the Daintree River on the wildlife river cruise

With the park's popularity come pressures on a fragile ecosystem representing more than 380 different plants and animals.

The fragile ecosystem is home to the world's most diverse plant and animal life, with soft and hard corals, hundreds of species of fish, turtles and visiting dolphins and whales.

That plan involved killing off the murrelet's last unnatural predator on the island: the nonnative black rat, which biologists suspect crashed the island's fragile ecosystem in a shipwreck decades ago.

It is not recommended that people go beyond the entrance for risk of causing harm to the fragile ecosystem and to respect Hawaiian cultural practices.

For example, if you're snorkelling be careful not to tread on the coral as this can damage the fragile ecosystem.

We do not touch or engage the Dolphins in the water and ensure that we do not disturb their fragile ecosystem.

For an extended stay, the best option is an eco-lodge which will be comfortable and ideally situated for wildlife walks, but which will also have minimal impact on the fragile ecosystem of the Amazon.

Since you are diving into a fragile ecosystem, use sunscreen and bug spray that contain safe ingredients.

Applying sunscreen before swimming in the lakes can damage their fragile ecosystem.

Visiting is very strictly controlled due to the fragile ecosystem.

Moore Reef - Surrounds The Surrounds on Moore Reef offers a great insight into the resilience of Mother Nature and the life cycle of the fragile ecosystems that make up the reefs of the world.

Through this narrative, Blechman calls attention to the very real problem of toxic blue - green algae and its devastating effects on human health, the fragile ecosystem of Florida's waterways and wildlife, as well as the state's economy.

How can it respond to the pressure we place on our era's fragile ecosystem?