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Journey with Chico's on an exhilarating scuba diving excursion to Los Arcos, a cluster of rocky islands in Banderas Bay.

Global storms supply fertile topsoil to rocky islands in the Caribbean and the Hawaiian archipelago.

The jewel of this quaint town's crown is Cahir Castle, which is situated on a rocky island in the centre of the river Suir.

«Cove» is an abandoned, rocky island in the Indian ocean where players battle for control of the outskirts of the island.

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Deep in the lakes of a group of rocky, coastal islands near the south pole, the researchers uncovered an organism that resembles a bacterium, but is not.

Despite the green hues in this image, these rocky islands are too cold to sustain more than a smattering of low - growing vegetation.

In about 562, moved «by the love of Christ», he left Ireland and with twelve companions established a base on the rocky island of Iona, off the Scottish coast, from where he evangelized the mainland of Scotland and Northumbria.

«The small red peppers or chillies are largely grown in the more dry and rocky part of the island, where the upheaved coral presents a honeycombed surface that favours the accumulation of rich soil in the crevices.

Zanzibar, 1897 In the Kew Bulletin (1892, p. 88) the following information respecting chillies was given in an article on the Agricultural Resources of Zanzibar, contributed by Sir John Kirk, G.C.M.G., K.C.B.: — «The small red peppers or chillies are largely grown in the more dry and rocky part of the island, where the upheaved coral presents a honeycombed surface.In the Kew Bulletin (1892, p. 88) the following information respecting chillies was given in an article on the Agricultural Resources of Zanzibar, contributed by Sir John Kirk, G.C.M.G., K.C.B.: — «The small red peppers or chillies are largely grown in the more dry and rocky part of the island, where the upheaved coral presents a honeycombed surface.in an article on the Agricultural Resources of Zanzibar, contributed by Sir John Kirk, G.C.M.G., K.C.B.: — «The small red peppers or chillies are largely grown in the more dry and rocky part of the island, where the upheaved coral presents a honeycombed surface.in the more dry and rocky part of the island, where the upheaved coral presents a honeycombed surface...

Straitsmouth is a granite island with steep rocky shores in most locations.

In the 1960s, there were various reports of sightings of large stick insects on Balls Pyramid, a rat - free rocky outcrop 14 miles from Lord Howe Island, which is off the eastern coast of Australia.

In 2001, scientists climbing Ball's Pyramid, a treacherous rocky outcrop southeast of Lord Howe Island, discovered three stick insects feeding on a lone bush.

The Ashy Storm - Petrel, a tiny, dark - gray seabird, nests on 11 rocky, isolated islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coasts of California and Mexico.

Scientists had known of an Adélie penguin colony (Pygoscelis adeliae) in these Danger Islands, but satellite images revealed more guano on the rocky islIslands, but satellite images revealed more guano on the rocky islandsislands...

Suddenly you're standing on an iceberg in the middle of a group of playful Adélie penguins on rocky, volcanic Franklin Island (above right).

Parrotfish munching on algae ingest coral and then eliminate the rocky substrate, creating island - building grade sediment in places like the Maldives.

Mary recently posted... Kefalonia in Brown — The rocky Beaches of the Island

The brainchild of Steve Ross (a passionate soccer fan who was also a major executive at Warner Communications) and Ahmet Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun (the founders of Atlantic Records), the Cosmos got off to a rocky start in 1971 (no one was especially happy with the playing field at Randall's Island, and some rowdy fans were known to throw broken glass onto the grass), but things changed in 1975 when the world's most celebrated soccer star, the Brazilian champion Pele, signed with the Cosmos for a five - million - dollar payday.

Caleb Deschanel's cinematography is its greatest achievement; the first half of the film unfolds almost silently against the backdrop of a rocky desert island and the rolling seas, while the latter half is set in upstate, 1940s New York.

The vessel has become beached on the rocky shore of the island and appears to be in medium disrepair.

This is the first verse: Where dips the rocky highland Of Sleuth Wood in the lake, There lies a leafy island Where flapping herons wake The drowsy water - rats; There we've hid our faery vats, Full of berries And of reddest stolen cherries.

Steller sea lions can be seen on the rocky islands and Harbor seals are often spotted on ice floes and in the bays.

Discover the unique bays in the National Marine Parks and the rocky coastline of Magnetic Island in North Queensland from the tranquility of your sea kayak.

Included in the mix are four rocky islands (Marcus, Schaapen, Jutten and Malgas) supporting an incredible density of seabirds, and Postberg Flower Reserve — open annually during the spring when the flowers are at their best.

Christmas Island, a rocky speck in the Indian Ocean 2600 kilometres (1616 miles) north - west of Perth, is not your typical tropical island parIsland, a rocky speck in the Indian Ocean 2600 kilometres (1616 miles) north - west of Perth, is not your typical tropical island parisland paradise.

For a remote site that offers some great exploration, you will find the rocky Shark Island in the middle of the ocean just north of Koh Sdach.

Before St. Bart's became what it is today, there was Eden Rock — the island's first hotel, built on a tiny, rocky outcropping back in 1950.

The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little - known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.

We took a chance to stop at Isla Incahuasi, one of the small «islands» in the middle of the Salar, and got out for a short hike on the rocky outcrop.

Whether you're looking for a rocky, windswept beach in Maine, a secluded island refuge in the Caribbean, a sun - bleached coastline crowded with houses in Greece, or a crowded, festive stretch of sand in Goa, T+L offers the best and latest information on beach holidays.

Covered in eucalyptus forests with long stretches of rocky coastlines and beaches, this island feels rugged and remote.

The Soccoro Islands offer little in the way of shallow sites or colorful corals and the emphasis is on the larger marine life that congregates near the rocky slopes and pinnacles that rise from the deep water.

Sitting in the middle of a monsoon - dependent lake amid a dramatic rocky landscape, this island fortress is an awe - inspiring sight only reachable by a dirt road, small bridge, or during the rainy season, by boat.

We are surrounded by a myriad of route options, most offering perfect sand and crushed shell beaches for breaks, lunch stops, beach combing, exploring tide pools and rocky outcrops, or «savage lounging» (the paradise of a rejuvenating afternoon nap on an island in the pacific!).

Ucluelet is a small village on the west coast of Vancouver Island, with a range of beautiful scenery... from our rocky beaches along the Wild Pacific Trail to our long stretches of soft sand beaches in the world renowned Pacific Rim National Park.

Sitting in a half lotus on a small rocky island named Koh Farn off the north east coast of the island and connected to mainland Koh Samui via a causeway, the 12 metre high buddha image is lit up at night providing a spectacular sight.

Nestled on the rocky cliffs overlooking the deep blue sea, on the unique natural environments of Crete island, Greece, a jewel among the Greek islands, Thalassa Villas rentals are illustrious for their unrivalled services and their cosy yet luxurious atmosphere, beautifully combined with the placidity and the surpassing setting of the Mirabello bay, tempting their guests to relish sumptuous villa holidays in Crete.

While traveling in Croatia you can discover a wide range of different landscapes including the Dinaric Mountains, eight national parks (e.g. the world - famous Plitvice Lakes National Park), the long and rocky Dalmatian Coast or almost eighty islands on the Mediterranean Sea.

Later in the day he separated from his party to search for specimens of a rare flower on the island's rocky cliffs.

One of the Northwest's most accessible locations to observe puffins nesting in their natural environment, Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach provides an ideal habitat for the puffins who prefer to nest on rocky islands with grassy areas into which they can burrow their nests, usually in inaccessible locations like Haystack Rock.

Initially, Isola Bella was little more than a barren strip of rocky land inhabited by local fisherman but in 1630 the Borromeo family, influential members of Piedmont's aristocracy, began the construction of a grand residence (a «palazzo») and gardens on the island.

To really get to know the island of Mykonos, book yourself in for a 4x4 Jeep Tour of the island, which takes you through the dramatic rocky interior of the island, as well as along stunning coastal roads.

Mykonos island boasts stunning natural beauty typical for a picturesque island in the Aegean sea — white sandy beaches bordering crystal clear waters, as well as a dramatic and rugged rocky interior.

Probably one of the most amazing sights in all of the island is the Agios Ioannis Chapel, the tiny chapel that sits precipitously atop a rocky outcrop above the choppy sea below.

Alcatraz Island is one notable exception, with a rich rocky intertidal zone thanks to rubble that was placed in the water around the island many years ago for deIsland is one notable exception, with a rich rocky intertidal zone thanks to rubble that was placed in the water around the island many years ago for deisland many years ago for defense.

This is an excellent choice of hotel for holidaymakers looking to explore the island's dramatic rocky coves and immerse themselves in the Greek way of life.

A few miles to the south of RachaYai, the slender, rocky island of RachaNoi offers, the experienced diver, conditions and scenery similar to that found in the Similan Islands.

The islands bordering the Scotia Sea are rocky and partly covered in ice and snow year round; despite these harsh conditions, however, the islands do support vegetation and have been described as the Scotia Sea Islands tundra ecoregion, which includes South Georgia, the volcanic South Sandwich Islands, and the South Orkneys in the Scotia Sea, as well as the remote South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet islands bordering the Scotia Sea are rocky and partly covered in ice and snow year round; despite these harsh conditions, however, the islands do support vegetation and have been described as the Scotia Sea Islands tundra ecoregion, which includes South Georgia, the volcanic South Sandwich Islands, and the South Orkneys in the Scotia Sea, as well as the remote South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet islands do support vegetation and have been described as the Scotia Sea Islands tundra ecoregion, which includes South Georgia, the volcanic South Sandwich Islands, and the South Orkneys in the Scotia Sea, as well as the remote South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet Islands tundra ecoregion, which includes South Georgia, the volcanic South Sandwich Islands, and the South Orkneys in the Scotia Sea, as well as the remote South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet Islands, and the South Orkneys in the Scotia Sea, as well as the remote South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula and the small isolated volcano called Bouvet Island.

By the end of the year, helicopters could drop tons of poison pellets in an attempt to exterminate all the rats inhabiting rocky Anacapa Island under a plan the National Park Service released Tuesday.

Sutil Island, formerly known as Gull Island, is a 13 - acre rocky islet in the Channel Islands National Park.