Sentences with phrase «pelagic marine»
Read Loeb V., et al., (2009) ENSO and variability of the Antarctic Peninsula pelagic marine ecosystem.
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There are almost always schooling fish simulating that of an aquarium experience, with the high chance of spotting Sharks, Turtles, Molas and a variety of larger pelagic marine life.
Description: Gordo Banks is a seamount 5 miles offshore where pelagic marine life sightings are common.
There are 6 spectacular dive sites with pelagic marine life just 30 minutes away as well as many other stunning dive sites just an hour away by boat.
Dirty Rock is another dynamic site known for its pelagic marine life and thriving masses of hammerheads and other apex predators.
«We find that the extinction event marked an ecological turning point for the pelagic marine vertebrates,» write the authors in the study.
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And not only include the pelagic and marine birds but coastal birds.
Carefully designed marine reserves and a reduction in fishing, they write, «could hold promise for safeguarding sharks and other large pelagic predators from further declines and ecological extinction.»
These beasts tend to dine on fish found in coastal and pelagic waters and occasionally marine mammals such as dolphins and porpoises.
Most marine fishes have a pelagic larval stage that drifts in the surface or near - surface currents of the ocean — an environment very different from the one they inhabit as adults.
He then went to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, where he received a Master's of Science in Marine Science by studying the role of the pelagic microbial loop in the diet of Antarctic sponges.
«We documented for first time marked changes in the pelagic food web length in response to various natural and anthropogenic related stressors,» said lead author Rocio I. Ruiz - Cooley, formerly of NOAA Fisheries» Southwest Fisheries Science Center and now at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
The plankton, in turn, attracts a vast array of marine life, providing feeding as well as spawning grounds for myriad pelagic species, including some that have migrated across wide oceanic areas.
As reptiles with a significant pelagic component, marine turtles may resemble marine fisheries more than terrestrial populations.
Marine Biologist Boris Worm of Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, brings the story full circle, as technological advances have made pelagic fishing ruthlessly efficient.
Wallace S. Broecker: Preface 1: Jean - Pierre Gattuso and Lina Hansson: Ocean Acidification: Background and History 2: Richard E. Zeebe and Andy Ridgwell: Past Changes of Ocean Carbonate Chemistry 3: James C. Orr: Recent and Future Changes in Ocean Carbonate Chemistry 4: Andrew H. Knoll and Woodward W. Fischer: Skeletons and Ocean Chemistry: The Long View 5: Markus G. Weinbauer, Xavier Mari, and Jean - Pierre Gattuso: Effect of Ocean Acidification on the Diversity and Activity of Heterotrophic Marine Microorganisms 6: Ulf Riebesell and Philippe D. Tortell: Effects of Ocean Acidification on Pelagic Organisms and Ecosystems 7: Andreas J. Andersson, Fred T. Mackenzie, and Jean - Pierre Gattuso: Effects of Ocean Acidification on Benthic Processes, Organisms, and Ecosystems 8: Hans - Otto Pörtner, Magda Gutowska, Atsushi Ishimatsu, Magnus Lucassen, Frank Melzner, and Brad Seibel: Effects of Ocean Acidification on Nektonic Organisms 9: Stephen Widdicombe, John I. Spicer, and Vassilis Kitidis: Effects of Ocean Acidification on Sediment Fauna 10: James P. Barry, Stephen Widdicombe, and Jason M. Hall - Spencer: Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function 11: Frances Hopkins, Philip Nightingale, and Peter Liss: Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Marine Source of Atmospherically - Active Trace Gases 12: Marion Gehlen, Nicolas Gruber, Reidun Gangstø, Laurent Bopp, and Andreas Oschlies: Biogeochemical Consequences of Ocean Acidification and Feedback to the Earth System 13: Carol Turley and Kelvin Boot: The Ocean Acidification Challenges Facing Science and Society 14: Fortunat Joos, Thomas L. Frölicher, Marco Steinacher, and Gian - Kasper Plattner: Impact of Climate Change Mitigation on Ocean Acidification Projections 15: Jean - Pierre Gattuso, Jelle Bijma, Marion Gehlen, Ulf Riebesell, and Carol Turley: Ocean Acidification: Knowns, Unknowns, and Perspectives Index
For the first time, an international team of 70 marine scientists investigates impacts of ocean acidification on pelagic ecosystems.
The marine life and coral growth are exceptionally rich with large pelagic: sharks, rays, morays and beautiful underwater reef systems.
The marine life in Belongas is second to none and can range from serious pelagics (mantas, whale sharks, mola's, tunas, barracudas, blur marlin, eagle ray's) through to ornate critters (nudibranch, harlequin shrimps, ghost pipefish, frog fish, hairy octopus and much much more).
You will have a chance to see a number of outstanding pelagic birds and marine mammals.
Surrounding the island are cold, nutrient - rich waters that sustain a diverse web of marine life, including pelagic fish, a variety of marine mammals, and extensive kelp forests.
The visibility at this time is the best of all seasons, the water is warm and the marine life is the most bountiful, with many pelagic and reef fish.
The diversity of marine life is exceptional and Bali provides one of the few opportunities for divers to see the mighty mola (oceanic sunfish — mola ramsayi) manta rays and other large pelagics — but diving in Bali is not only for «big fish» enthusiasts, macro divers have a selection of treats awaiting them too — the pygmy sea horse, frogfishes, ghost pipe fish and a plethora of nudibranch species to name but a few can all be found on Bali's fringing coral reefs.
Marine Life here consists of all that you expect around Tulamben and because this is a deeper site you will see larger fish and pelagic species that can include sharks and the occasional Mola Mola!
An incredible diversity of marine life from pelagics to reef dwellers and turtles abound, even the occasional dolphin!
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The beautiful waters of the Whitsundays is abundant with marine life and this provides the angler with the opportunity to catch many varieties of fish such as Giant Trevally, Queen Fish, Mackerel, Golden Trevally, Cobia and other pelagic fish.
The marine life was just incredible from macro to pelagics.
Know before you go: the sanctuary also has a network of Marine Protected Areas with 11 marine reserves that prohibit all fishing activities, and two marine conservation areas that allow limited take of lobster and pelagicMarine Protected Areas with 11 marine reserves that prohibit all fishing activities, and two marine conservation areas that allow limited take of lobster and pelagicmarine reserves that prohibit all fishing activities, and two marine conservation areas that allow limited take of lobster and pelagicmarine conservation areas that allow limited take of lobster and pelagic fish.
... Highlights: turtles, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, wall diving, drift diving, beginner and advanced divers, off the beaten track...
... Highlights: great white sharks, shark action, turtles, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, wall diving, drift diving, cage diving, beginner and advanced divers...
Whichever itinerary you select, it's guaranteed that hundreds of species of marine life, from pelagics to macro creatures, are waiting to give you an unforgettable diving adventure.
Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock - Referred to as «Surin» this area just to the north of the Similan Islands has grown to include the actual Surin National Marine Park, Koh Bon Island, Koh Tachai Island and World famous Richelieu Rock.More remote than the Similan Islands and less visited, these dive sites are equally as impressive and offer the opportunity to encounter some of largest pelagic's of the Andaman Sea.
Also, no fishing is allowed (except for commercial and recreational lobster and pelagic finfish) in the marine conservation area on the north side of West Anacapa Island.
The result is extremely rich marine bio diversity and during certain times of the year large pelagic fish such as manta rays & whale sharks visit the reefs.
Lying on its starboard side in 14 - 28 metres of water, this steamer now acts like a fish and coral magnet, providing lodging for a who's who of marine creatures ranging from small coral fish to big pelagics.
Teeming with marine life, large pelagics, amazing wrecks, and world - class dive sites, you're in for a once in a lifetime experience exploring some of the most pristine reefs available.
Here, the marine life is at its best and you will see spectacular concentrations of pristine corals, colourful tropical fish, schooling pelagics and shark action.
... Highlights: shark action, manta rays, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, drift diving, beginner and advanced divers, off the beaten track...
Most of the large marine life is found more frequently along the eastern part of this dive site, as the large pelagics venture in from the open sea to the east.
The Ningaloo reef attracts many different species of pelagic and has a very health population of other marine life.
Here you will find reefs, lagoons, swim troughs, huge caverns, and a wide variety of marine life, including the occasional pelagics, such as manta rays and whale sharks.
... Highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish / big pelagics...... Diving environment: wall diving, advanced divers, very popular...
... Highlights: shark action, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, wreck diving, wall diving, drift diving, beginner and advanced divers, off the beaten track...
... Highlights: whale sharks, whales, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, great macro life / marine diversity...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, wall diving, drift diving, advanced divers, off the beaten track...
... Highlights: turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, great macro life / marine diversity...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, drift diving, advanced divers, off the beaten track...
This oceanic island is surrounded by shear walls of soft coral home to myriad of marine life and attracting large pelagic creatures such as green sea - turtles and immense schools of barracudas.
... Highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities...... Diving environment: wall diving, caverns, advanced divers, off the beaten track...
The result is a unique marine life comprised of coldwater pelagic fish mingling with tropical ones in some of the most southern coral reefs.
... Highlights: turtles, whales, great macro life / marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics...... Diving environment: healthy reefs, beginner and advanced divers, off the beaten track...