Sentences with phrase «pelagic waters»

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[69] In 2011, presences of gray whales were acoustically detected among pelagic waters in East China Sea between Chinese and Japanese waters.

This study compares aragonite saturation states in open pelagic waters, shallow shelf waters, and ice - bound high - latitude waters to delineate rates of change and causes of variation in carbonate mineral saturation states.

These beasts tend to dine on fish found in coastal and pelagic waters and occasionally marine mammals such as dolphins and porpoises.

By foraging for prey in deep pelagic waters often miles offshore, these mobile predators can act as vital «nutrient vectors» to shallow reefs.

Not exact matches

Like other pelagic fishes (those that live in the open sea or in surface waters), many sharks travel far and wide.

Other beneficiaries include fish as ecosystems shift from a benthic focus (sea floor) to a pelagic one (water column).

In Europe, fishes with pelagic [open - water] life history did poorly in the presence of silver carp.»

There is already evidence that many coral reef fish and pelagic fish, like tuna, have moved in response to warmer ocean waters.

But Richard Pyle, a researcher at Hawaii's Bishop Museum, said he and other scientists have concluded that the ecological interconnectedess of the region — including the fish larvae that are dispersed on currents, and the sharks and other pelagic fish that travel vast distances — extends beyond federal waters.

In 2008 the predicted existence of a floating mass of pelagic plastic, a giant Garbage Patch, was confirmed in the stable waters of the North Atlantic gyre where plastic debris is accumulating over an area estimated to be twice the size of Texas.

We need relatively calm seas (e.g, < 10 - 15 kt winds and < 3 - 4 ft seas) and if you check out the offshore actual weather and forecasts for the outer waters where we hope to work with beaked whales and other pelagic -LSB-...]

More than 3,000 species of sea creatures have been observed in the warm tropical waters around the island: When you're diving at Sipadan it's not a question of whether you'll see large pelagic species like manta rays, sea turtles, barracuda and sharks, but how many.

History in British Columbia Pacific White - sided dolphins were considered primarily a pelagic species until the mid 1980's when they became common sights in the coastal waters on the north - eastern side of Vancouver Island and north to Queen Charlotte Strait.

Found in tropical and temperate waters of the western Atlantic, this pelagic, schooling fish usually feeds near the surface.

This 12 hour, offshore, deep water, pelagic trip allows you to get out to the offshore waters beyond the reach of most day trips.

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 upwelling of plankton rich cooler water at this deeper site means it is a good place for larger pelagics.

Channels such as Naiqoro Passage hold sharks and swirling schools of tuna, giant trevally, mahi - mahi and snapper, while sites on the open - water side of the reef provide additional chances for sightings of passing pelagics, including humpback whales, tiger sharks, whale sharks, billfish and tuna.

The crystal clear, warm water offer a huge variety of sea life with something for everybody from plenty of macro life to the big schools and pelagics.

Because of the deep water surrounding these tunnels, there are always schools of horse eyejacks and a good opportunity to see deep water pelagics cruising the reef.

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.

Pelagic species such as king mackerel, wahoo and a few smaller species of tuna can be seen occasionally off in the blue water.

Because of the deep water surrounding these tunnels, there are always schools of horse - eye - jacks and a good opportunity to see deep water pelagics cruising the reef.

A place that has become famous as the home of the worlds largest living lizard, the imposing Komodo Dragon, the Komodo and Rinca islands also offer divers an abundance of large pelagic's, incredible macro opportunities, spectacular bio-diversity, massive open underwater pinnacles, crystal clear waters, incredible wall dives, and often raging currents.

It is not all sessile stuff when diving at Taveuni however, as the nutrient rich waters also promise plenty of pelagic fish species.

They feed mostly on plankton, pelagic crustaceans, squid and tiny baitfish, as well as sardines and anchovies, just by moving through the water with mouths open wide.

[11] Northern elephant seals eat a variety of prey, including pelagic, deep - water squid, Pacific hake, pelagic crustaceans, sharks, rays, and ratfish.

[11] Female elephant seals feed mainly on pelagic organisms in the water column.

During the Spring months and throughout the Summer, the trophy - sized pelagic species, like Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Blackfin Tuna, and Dorado (also called Dolphin Fish or Mahi Mahi), venture close to the continental shelf to feed on feeder fish that congregate in the warm waters that border the deepwater currents of the Caribbean.

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.

Between its warm tropical waters, fantastic sea walls covered in corals, drop - offs boasting of a variety of animals, and a plethora of large pelagics and sharks, it is no wonder people flock here every year to enjoy some of the best diving in the world.

The crystal clear, warm water offers a huge variety of sea life with something for everybody from plenty of macro life to the big schools and pelagic.

When people think of Pacific diving, the first things that pop into their minds are exquisitely beautiful tropical islands, clear, warm water and lush coral reefs — populated by colorful fish and visited by awesome pelagics.

Dive with schooling hammerheads, turtles, mantas and many other pelagics found in these waters.

From encounters with big pelagics around the cool waters of Komodo, drifting over pristine fields of coral in Raja Ampat, marvelling at the enormous volumes of fish in the Banda Islands, to photographing the outrageous critters of Sulawesi, Indonesia diving cruises are unsurpassable.

Its waters are visited by pelagic fish such as Zambezi (bull) sharks, rainbow runners, and eagle rays.

Once called «The worlds» aquarium» by dive pioneer Jacques Cousteau, the Sea of Cortez still maintains an attraction for those who want to encounter the large pelagic species that frequent these waters.

Up - welling from the deep water of the Indian Ocean south of the islands, and plankton rich currents of the Lombok Strait attract many kinds of pelagics.

Whether you are looking to do some deep - water trolling for prized pelagics, some bottom fishing near reefs, rock piles or wrecks, or some light tackle casting, our captain can accommodate you.

When the current's right exhilarating blue water, fish soup diving with explosions of fusiliers, trevallies, sharks and other pelagic fish will leave you mesmerized for hours.

The area bordering this deep drop - off is the ideal place to troll for the large pelagic species that come in from the deeper currents to hunt feeder fish in the shallower waters.

It features modern electronics, 2 outriggers and a center rigger, which allows us to have minimum of 7 plus lines in the water at the same time all at different depths and baited for various types of pelagic big game fish.

Water temperatures hover around the mid 20s celsius, dropping a few degrees during July to September when the mola mola are likely to be in town, and when sharks and other large pelagics are more often around.

Diving at the island points, where currents bring in water from the deep, it's possible to encounter pelagic fish.

Whether you are interested in trolling for deep water pelagic species, light tackle angling off a reef, or bottom fishing near structure, our captain will guide you to charter success.

The waters of the western Caribbean are home to a fantastic spectrum of game - fish, including light tackle quarry like grouper, barracuda, snapper, jacks, kingfish and sharks as well as deep - sea pelagic species like sailfish, white marlin, dorado, tuna, swordfish, wahoo and blue marlin.

There are steep walls teeming with life, and pelagics from the adjacent deeper waters visit the reef to be cleaned and feed.

The currents bring plankton rich waters up from the deep which attracts a huge number of fish and bigger pelagics to the strait.