Sentences with phrase «rich biodiversity of»

When asked why, it's because he's «directly affected by the reality of climate change and, most importantly, to prevent thousands of future deaths and destruction of the rich biodiversity of the island due to coal pollution.»

Adventure lover can go for Tortuguero National Park Canal Tour and can enjoy exploring the rich biodiversity of flora and fauna of the area as well as watch a variety of species of wild animals of this park.

Situated about 300 km off the Borneo coast, Layang Layang is surrounded by waters teeming with a rich biodiversity of marine life and some of the most heart - stopping diving opportunities around.

If you are already certified, let us take you to discover the beauty and rich biodiversity of the second largest reef in the world located at just a few steps from your hotel room!

The geography of the Hudson Valley is immensely rich: The terrain features sandstone, red beds, granite cliffs, dense forests and charming lakes, as well as highly fertile soil for farming, such as in the Black Dirt Region created from an ancient glacial lake, and a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Dive in crystal blue water and discover the rich biodiversity of the South Pacific while assisting with the local management...

Belize sits within the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, which stretches from Mexico through Central America and is home to a diverse range of birds and wildlife, helping to make the little country a birders» paradise, with some 618 resident species and visiting migrants sharing the rich biodiversity of Belize.

Dive in crystal blue water and discover the rich biodiversity of the South Pacific while assisting with the local management of marine protected areas.

«Advancements in DNA methodologies are of tremendous help in understanding the rich biodiversity of Myanmar and tropical Asia.»

Fine bits of degraded rangeland in southern Africa, South America, and Australia blow into the Southern Ocean, helping to sustain the rich biodiversity of those waters.

In the seven years that Picture This: Your Great Outdoors has been engaging hundreds of photographers of all ages and abilities, the contest has catalogued a remarkable pictorial record of Massachusetts» natural beauty, its rich biodiversity of plants and animals, and the people who cherish them.

Diving Eastern Indonesia has the richest biodiversity of marine life in the world.

Eastern Indonesia has the richest biodiversity of marine life in the world.

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We'll have Jackie Minchillo, IL Coastal Costa Rica Correspondent along to introduce you to this established expat haven that ticks all the right boxes: climate, neighborly atmosphere, low cost of living, excellent healthcare, stable democracy, and rich biodiversity.

In a region with one of the highest deforestation rates in the world, the conservation of biodiversity - rich natural forest through harvest and sale of a single non-timber forest product (NTFP) stands out as a compelling counterpoint.

Walking through the rainforest here in Madagascar, it's not uncommon to spot a frog on a vanilla leaf — a sign of rich biodiversity.

The removal of acres of rainforest threatens the rich biodiversity in these finely balanced ecosystems, along with the habitat of species such as the orangutan.

Here, she showcases her nation's rich biodiversity — particularly its coastal region — by continually rotating the fare of different local producers; the ultimate aim being to encourage the spread agricultural wealth among the many smaller producers, instead of the larger few.

From our broad range of collections down to specific case studies on animals, plants and ecosystems, we're studying a range of Australian animals and plants to better understand, protect and strengthen our rich biodiversity.

A deficiency than pushing Golden Rice is biodiversity conservation and propagation of plants naturally rich vit A and other nutrients in agriculture and food.

Every culture has rich sources of vit A in its Biodiversity and food.

Owner Richard Evanson purchased Turtle Island in 1972 and has worked to preserve the rich biodiversity, provide the Island with a 90 % tree canopy and to protect the cultural integrity of the indigenous Fijian population occupying the surrounding islands.

The 1300 - page report, entitled Securing India's Future — Final Technical Report of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, was commissioned in 2000 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to look at how the country should manage its rich bBiodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, was commissioned in 2000 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to look at how the country should manage its rich biodiversitybiodiversity.

Several countries with the richest biodiversity, such as Brazil, are this week refusing to sign up to new targets unless there is also a deal on sharing the cash benefits from the exploitation of their genetic resources by western corporations such as drugs companies.

High in the Andes and finally open to scientists after years of conflict, Colombia's cloud forests host rich biodiversity, which is being lost before its even documented

She expected to find deep - sea biodiversity paralleling that of the Northern Hemisphere — rich near the equator but thin near the poles.

Efforts to combat deforestation there have been the focus of worldwide interest, in large part because of the region's rich biodiversity and the forest's role in shaping regional climate.

Indian gardens, which «are rich in biodiversity, are truly a sight for sore eyes when one is coming from the vast monocultures of the midwestern U.S.,» she says.

«In the Americas, rich biodiversity makes an immense contribution to the quality of life, helping to reduce poverty while strengthening economies and livelihoods,» said Dr. Jake Rice (Canada), co-chair of the Americas assessment with Dr. Cristiana Simão Seixas (Brazil) and Prof. Maria Elena Zaccagnini (Argentina).

+ / - 2 million: km2 of land designated as protected (including 6 % of biodiversity - rich tropical evergreen broadleaf forests and 2.5 % of Africa's seas

Yet pines are of limited value in preserving the region's rich biodiversity.

That's why the jaguar certification plan to encourage big cat habitat on agricultural lands is getting support from farmers, and it may be critical to ensuring the future of Brazil's threatened Cerrado biome and its rich biodiversity.

Other vulnerable ecosystems in the Cerro Silva — Indio Maiz — La Selva Corridor, such as the biodiversity - rich wetlands of San Miguelito and Bluefields, will suffer from dredging, sedimentation, invasive species, emissions and other pollution.

Dr Bicknell said the research demonstrated that RIL is a «cost - effective option'that will ensure the long - term sustainability of biodiversity - rich tropical forests around the world.

At the time of the research no clear legal guidelines existed in France, but a new French biodiversity law is now to «implement the 2010 Nagoya Protocol, which complements the international Convention on Biological Diversity and aims to guarantee a greater control of the states rich in biodiversity, and their indigenous populations, over how their biodiversity resources are used and an equitable sharing of the benefits.»

The spill occurred within the Chadpai Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the 140,000 - hectare Sundarbans — a mangrove - rich UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional biodiversity.

The New World tropics have long been recognized as a region teeming with some of the richest biodiversity on Earth.

404 Southeast aquatic species: The southeastern United States contains the richest freshwater biodiversity in the nation, harboring 62 percent of the country's fish species (493 species), 91 percent of its mussels (269 species) and 48 percent of its dragonflies and damselflies (241 species).

From high mountains grasslands and rivers to its marine area, Andros, the northernmost island of the Cyclades, is home to a rich and varied biodiversity — but much of its flora and fauna is threatened, especially the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), one of the world's most endangered marine mammals.

If the damage is severe enough, they say the loss of rainforest could cause the release of large volumes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and could also disrupt plant and animal communities in one of the world's most biodiversity - rich regions, as outlined in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Borneo is one of the world's richest regions, in terms of biodiversity, but the area had no special status that might have protected it against illegal mining or logging.

It functions as the regulatory body of the entire biosphere, buffering biogeochemical circulation, regenerating nutrients and hosting infinitely rich biodiversity, making it essential to life on Earth.

At the same time, field collection of these samples is becoming difficult due to rising concerns worldwide that the natural assets of biodiversity - rich nations need protection from over-sampling, excessive commercialization, and habitat destruction.

The basis of benthic ecosystems rich in biodiversity may thus be at risk.

Learning through play, your students will be able to not only learn about where the parks are and when they were established, but they will also be able to look for relationships between accessibility and biodiversity levels as well as being introduced to the rich physical geography of the USA.

Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel will be leading this exciting expedition for K - 12 teachers and leaders, Science or STEM education specialists, scientists and engineers, university faculty, and anyone interested in learning more about Panama's rich biodiversity, geology, engineering of the Panama Canal, technology tools of indigenous peiple (Embera Tribe) that how they live sustainably, rainforest ecology, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Station's work.

The result: soil erosion has been reduced in critical watersheds, thousands of acres of biodiversity - rich indigenous forest have been restored and protected, and hundreds of thousands of women and their families are standing up for their rights and those of their communities and so are living healthier, more productive lives.

Her rich legacy as a dedicated environmentalist, human rights activist and agent of change is an excellent basis to celebrate the energy, enthusiasm and dedication that youth bring to protecting our environment, including their work for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

On the mainland and offshore islands, across every single ecological niche from the arid lands to our World Heritage rainforests, it's mopping up the remnants of Australia's rich and unique biodiversity.

It might be small, but that just makes it easier to visit everything it has to offer: Mayan temples, incredible biodiversity, a sliver of Caribbean coastline, rich culture and more.