Sentences with phrase «provided by coral»

(Gomez et al. 1994, Wilkinson 2004) Estimates of the value of human welfare benefits provided by coral reefs range from US$ 30 billion (Cesar et al. 2003) to US$ 172 billion annually (Martinez et al. 2007)

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Shed Boren and Jose Valdes - Fauli, a longtime South Florida couple well - known for their philanthropy and activism in both the mainstream and LGBTQ communities, will be honored Feb. 11 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables by SAGE, a national organization that provides «services and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender elders.»

Symbiodinium is a unicellular alga that plays a major role in coral reefs by forming symbiotic partnerships with invertebrates, providing them with the ability to photosynthesize.

«Not only does the level of protection provided vary by species, but the smallest crabs were defending the coral from coral - eating snails, a threat that larger crabs ignored.»

«By quantifying aesthetic features of coral reef systems, this method provides a cost effective tool that also targets one of the most important socioeconomic values of coral reefs — their natural beauty,» Haas said.

Adult corals of the species Pocillopora damicornis get most of their nutrition from symbiotic algae that live inside them, providing metabolic energy by photosynthesis.

«Fishing line not only causes coral tissue injuries and skeleton damage, but also provides an additional surface for potential pathogens to colonise, increasing their capacity to infect wounds caused by entangled fishing line,» Dr Lamb says.

Corals release their eggs and sperm based on photosynthetic cues provided by moonlight.

Non-market supporting services are provided by deep - sea ecosystems in the form of habitat provision, nursery grounds, trophic support, refugia, and biodiversity functions provided by assemblages on seamounts, coral and sponge reefs, banks, canyons, slopes, fjords and other settings (Armstrong et al., 2012; Mengerink et al., 2014; Thurber et al., 2014; Levin and Le Bris, 2015).

Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people.

The ridges in coral reefs act as barriers and can reduce wave energy by up to 97 %, providing crucial protection from threats such as tsunamis.

According to the study published in Journal Coral Reef, a group of scientists from James Cook University, University of Sydney and Queensland University of Technology was examining the high - resolution seafloor data provided by the Royal Australian Navy when they noticed the unusual donut - shaped masses.

The perfect finishing touch is provided by this architectural coral and silver cuff from Jewelry to your Doorstep.

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Researchers from James Cook University's TropWATER and Reef Ecologic, supported though funding provided by the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Program, will be monitoring the performance of the coral nursery with support by volunteers from the Fitzroy Island Resort, Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, Cairns Dive Centre and other skilled individuals, most of whom work in the tropical north marine tourism industry.

These Great Barrier Reef Islands provide visitors with luxurious isolation in beautiful pristine marine environments, created naturally by Mother Nature, that make the most of the Coral Reefs on The Great Barrier Reef.

Don't be fooled by its name, however: the wave breaks over very sharp coral and rocks, providing solid barreling sections, making it more suited for experienced surfers.

The surrounding area is filled with coral and multiple shipwrecks, and unlike some of Bali's busier beaches, Amed provides a more authentic view of local life, where salt mining and fishing are still incredibly prevalent — as proven by the many outrigger boats lining the black sand.

Bali Ocean Rafting Cruise is a Bali Cruise Tour Package by provide with the highest safety standards and equipped with 750hp, promises an exhilarating day of sight seeing and snorkeling at some of Indonesia's finest pristine coral reefs with Bali's fastest and exciting cruise ships.

Kenya, as well as being packed with some of Africa's best wildlife destinations and idyllic beaches circled by coral reefs, is a pioneer in providing visitors with sustainable holiday options.

The deeper part of Halik continues into beautiful coral ridges down to 30m +, providing the more experienced divers with an opportunity to see some bigger fish life such as sharks, trevallies and the occasional big ray, whilst still being able to extend the dive time by moving up into the shallows.

Movement and additional color are provided by crowds of blue chromis, sergeant majors and blue - headed wrasse that glide over and through the corals.

From Cancun south to the Riviera Maya, and across the channel on the island of Cozumel, the underwater landscape rewards with thriving corals and abundant fish life, all nurtured by the currents that provide divers with a free ride.

Staying within the waters of the barrier reef, each route provided by Ocean Ferry Belize rewards passengers with sublime views of the tropical marine life and coral, with predominantly smooth seas, ensuring both a comfortable and memorable journey.

By providing fish, you are supporting the very industry that is systematically destroying the marine environment and accelerating the collapse of fish populations and fish species worldwide, in the deep oceans and on coral reefs too - in fact the very same fish that your customers come to see, but underwater.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

Harlequin ghostpipefish and robust ghost pipefish shelter in the refuges provided by these rocks on the soft corals and fans.

With beautiful corals, Mola Mola, mantas and a world - class wreck you may be surprised by the high quality that a week of diving in Bali could provide.

Known among divers for its excellent coral reef teeming with marine life, the beach is protected by rocky headlands, providing calm, warm water for swimmers.

A few minutes - walk away is Mendira beach, and Villa Talia Vashti and the beach are sheltered by a coral reef that lies only 100m offshore, which not only provides shelter from the big waves that roll in from the open ocean, but also means that snorkeling and swimming conditions in front of the villa are ideal for children and adults alike.

The 36 - villa resort is on an uninhabited island of 45,000 m ², with 16 of the villas forming a unique «water village» separated from the main island by 1 km of coral reef, providing guests with an exclusive «two resort» island.

The infinity pool and deck provide beautiful views over Coral Bay and nearby Chaweng and are surrounded by an open living room and bar, a dining room and an open plan kitchen fitted with the latest appliances.

Depending upon your preference of sipping cocktails by a pool, taking romantic walks followed by a massage before watching the spectacular sunsets over the Coral Sea, or something more active, then Daydream and the Whitsundays will provide a unique Whitsundays honeymoon destination experience.

Enjoying a glass of sparkling wine, thoughtfully provided by our hosts, sunset over the Coral Sea makes for a sophisticated island vibe all its own.

The second dive of the day was in Keruo Channel and the current provided a good opportunity for a drift dive along this wall covered in gorgonians, sponges and by the southern shallower part, soft and hard coral.

The Mango Bay beach is a magnificent location and only a few minutes from the airport, the marina, shops, other hotels and restaurants; Mango Bay has complete privacy provided by the rolling hills of the island and the coral reefs along the shoreline.

Many of the island's beaches are protected offshore by coral reef, providing calm waters that are ideal for inexperienced swimmers, the elderly and young children.

Abstract Settlement of larvae on floating objects and subsequent rafting of colonies provides a mechanism by which corals can bridge immense geographic distances.

We need a marine heat wave warning system for the sub-tropics, as provided for the tropics by NOAA's Coral Reef Watch.

A photo provided by the University of Victoria shows dying cauliflower coral on the sea floor around Kiritimati.

«Our findings provide strong evidence that ocean acidification caused by carbon dioxide emissions will severely slow coral reef growth in the future unless we make steep and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,» said first author Albright.

Coral reefs provide food and habitat for other species, including a wide range of fish, and protect coastlines from large waves.3 Reefs such as the one in Biscayne National Park — visited by more than 400,000 people in 2009 — also support tourism.4 More than 100 million people worldwide are directly economically dependent on coral reefs, according to estimaCoral reefs provide food and habitat for other species, including a wide range of fish, and protect coastlines from large waves.3 Reefs such as the one in Biscayne National Park — visited by more than 400,000 people in 2009 — also support tourism.4 More than 100 million people worldwide are directly economically dependent on coral reefs, according to estimacoral reefs, according to estimates.6

Coral prevents land from being eroded by the sea, provides habitats to animals, and food and medicine for humans.

However, mangroves are also home to corals, and according to a new report published in Biology Letters and provided by Conservation International, they're also home to these rare turtles, a fact previously unknown.

For example, Box 4.4 on coral reefs in chapter 4 of Working group 2 provides a densely referenced assessment, here's a small extract «Adaptation potential (Hughes et al., 2003) by reef organisms requires further experimental and applied study (Coles and Brown, 2003; Hughes et al., 2003).

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Lively coral Dutch doors flanked by black - green panels provide bold contrast for a strong style statement.