Sentences with phrase «protect marine life»

«We have already banned harmful microbeads and cut plastic bag use, and now we want to take action on straws, stirrers and cotton buds to help protect our marine life.»

Speaking of species being hunted to extinction, see excellent story in Nov. 5 The New Yorker on Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a vigilante group seeking to protect all marine life.

To protect the marine life which resides in the water, visitors who want to swim in the lagoon aren't allowed to wear insect repellent or suntan lotion.

ReefCI is working with the department of Fisheries in Belize to help protect the marine life and sustain fish stock and fishing.

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«Hopefully more people will become aware of what the goals are and that they resonate with people, whether that is through eliminating poverty, helping protect marine life, or protecting those people or animals that live on land.

Upton Beach - Help clean up Upton Beach in the town of Stinson, and help protect marine life from harmful trash and keep one of Marin's most picturesque beaches looking great.

Located 10 miles east of Waikiki, is a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park.

Mr Cauchy said: «Now that they have been shown to be useful for modelling climate, monitoring storms or protecting marine life, I hope that other researchers will integrate the silent robot divers into their work and their use will broaden.»

Today, the National Aquarium builds on a 36 - year history of local, regional and global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities.

The SMR protects all marine life within its boundaries.

Since his first dive with sharks, the Belgian artist has been dedicated to underwater photography as well as protecting marine life.

NYT reports on the efforts in the maritime city of Annapolis, Maryland to pass a bill aimed at protecting marine life and would ban plastic bags from all retail stores, not just from larger groceries and drugstores as is the case with the measure recently passed in San Francisco.

Portsmouth, NH About Blog Protecting marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action.

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«Contrary to Speaker Quinn's claims, a Pledge 2 Protect report found that 62 percent more minority residents live in in the immediate area of East 91st St than any other proposed marine transfer station (MTS) sites across the five boroughs,» said Pledge President Kelly Nimmo - Guenther in a statement.

In a study of small fishing communities, Xavier Basurto, an assistant professor of sustainability science at Duke University and colleagues, show that the coexistence of pro- and anti-sociality in groups may be more common than previously thought, especially for fishers living in marine protected areas.

«Decreasing CO2 emissions is still the No. 1 most important way to protect our marine ecosystems, but our research indicates that marine life also has substantial control over coastal pH.»

«Discoveries of rare and unique species of marine life remind us why Papahanaumokuakea is so special and why we need to continue exploring, managing and protecting it,» said Athline Clark, NOAA superintendent of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, «We are delighted to have so many partners who help us to achieve these significant research findings.&marine life remind us why Papahanaumokuakea is so special and why we need to continue exploring, managing and protecting it,» said Athline Clark, NOAA superintendent of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, «We are delighted to have so many partners who help us to achieve these significant research findings.&Marine National Monument, «We are delighted to have so many partners who help us to achieve these significant research findings.»

Using empirical data from this monitoring and from ongoing field studies the convention would support, scientists could more thoroughly assess surveys» cumulative long - term impacts on marine life and identify areas where seismic activities should be prohibited or temporarily limited to protect important habitats or vulnerable populations.

The authors looked at the ranges of some 17,348 species of marine life, including whales, sharks rays and fish, and found that 97.4 percent have less than 10 percent of their range represented in marine protected areas.

However, the recent spike in juvenile great white shark sightings means that legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Marine Life Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's Marine Life Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's coLife Protection Act have proven effective in protecting and boosting marine life off the state's marine life off the state's colife off the state's coast.

The study, which is the first comprehensive assessment of protected areas coverage on marine life, appears in the international journal Scientific Reports.

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources wound up a week - long meeting in Hobart, Australia, considering proposals for two «marine protected areas» aimed at conserving the ocean wilderness from fishing, drilling for oil and other industrial inteMarine Living Resources wound up a week - long meeting in Hobart, Australia, considering proposals for two «marine protected areas» aimed at conserving the ocean wilderness from fishing, drilling for oil and other industrial intemarine protected areas» aimed at conserving the ocean wilderness from fishing, drilling for oil and other industrial interests.

Funding for NEPAN has been provided through competitive research grants and various programs within the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Energy, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Department of Defense's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), the U.S. Navy's Living Marine Resources Program (LMR) and the Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (N45), with some funding provided by the NOAA Ocean Acoustics Program, and the NOAA Office of Protected Resources.

The direct comparison of these methods conducted by a team of researchers spanning both U.S. coasts will help us to better collect data to monitor marine life for both conservation and management of protected species.

In the first state - level action of its kind, the governor of Washington today announced that her state will try to protect valuable shellfish industries and marine life from ocean acidification.

In the film, we meet Dr. Worm, whose work is aimed at better understanding human impacts on ocean life and assessing alternative approaches to protecting ocean habitat and marine species.

Our work include Conserving Marine Life, Sustaining Coastal Communities, Defending Wetlands, Protecting Water, Resisting Dirty Energy.

Take action to protect one of our essential life support systems — the world's wild oceans — as a start, protect 20 % of the world's oceans by 2020 and 40 % by 2040 in marine preserves and sanctuaries;

Scott said: «It is good that a big series like Blue Planet ll, with such a large audience, can highlight the threats to our oceans and seas and the need for action to protect our valuable marine life.

In addition to her work with ISWMP, Samara is an ambassador for www.rhinosurfer.org, and works to help save and protect our oceans and marine life, and to bring awareness to other important issues.

One of the most popular attractions near the resort is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve that was established in 1987 to protect sea life that is unique to the area.

Protected as it is, it has its own ecosystem with magnificent corals and a diversity of marine life not found in open areas.

The long stretch of tropical beach is protected by coral reef forming a natural swimming pool, particularly good for children who love to explore the marine life in the placid blue sea.

This coral island is home to some of the best snorkeling in Bali with warm clear waters, dramatic walls, pristine corals and an incredible diversity of marine life that thrives in this protected environment.

Tidepools and kelp beds teem with marine life; in fact, the park's offshore waters are protected as one of California's first underwater parks: Salt Point State Marine Conservationmarine life; in fact, the park's offshore waters are protected as one of California's first underwater parks: Salt Point State Marine ConservationMarine Conservation Area.

Tide pools and kelp beds teem with marine life; in fact, the park's offshore waters are protected as one of California's first underwater parks: Salt Point State Marine Conservationmarine life; in fact, the park's offshore waters are protected as one of California's first underwater parks: Salt Point State Marine ConservationMarine Conservation Area.

«It's a protected marine park so there's an abundance of sea life for divers to experience.»

Within the park and sanctuary a network of Marine Protected Area (MPAs) provide a refuge for sea life and opportunities for recreation, education, and science.

Six Senses, with its sustainable philosophy and intent to protect the natural habitat of the turtles and other marine life, does not use any straws or other disposable plastic at the resort.

Tazia Rutherford, Atlantis» Associate Director of Marine Mammal Operations, talks about the daily challenges of maintaining a habitat that protects all of the resort's marine life and how guests get to intMarine Mammal Operations, talks about the daily challenges of maintaining a habitat that protects all of the resort's marine life and how guests get to intmarine life and how guests get to interact.

Please note: collecting marine life of any kind and / or fishing is not permitted within the protected area.

Come swim in calm, tranquil waters of pristine tropical coral reef gardens in a protected marine sanctuary offering more than 600 species of marine life.

Your guide will share stories of patients treated at The Marine Mammal Center, describe the tried and true recipes our volunteers use to nurse these animals back to health, give you the inside scoop on our innovative technologies utilized at The Marine Mammal Center and provide tips on how we can all play a part in protecting ocean life.

Covering a part of the reef, a shallow area, a beach and a mangrove area, Hol Chan («little channel» in Maya) was declared a national marine reserve in 1987, thereby protecting its abundant marine life and making it an important spawning ground.

Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation Through the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative, Wishtoyo advocated to best ensure a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) were established that protect the ecological integrity and fisheries of the Southern California Bight (SCB).

SOLV (Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism) is calling for volunteers this Saturday, March 26 to help clean and protect our beaches and marine life.

Protected by several marine sanctuaries, these coral island rings have spectacular visibility and fantastic fish life.

You're invited to experience calm, crystal - clear waters, an underwater paradise of pristine, colorful, coral reef gardens in a protected marine sanctuary with more than 600 species of marine life.