Explore the home of the «sunken island» Kane'ohe sandbar, Chinaman's Hat, Coconut Island, manta ray and Hawaiian green
sea turtle habitats, and more while sailing the ocean in a traditional Hawaiian canoe.
Site selection varies, but may include areas with brightly colored reef fish or green
sea turtle habitats.
Sailing excursions begin at the resort's beach and set off to explore top snorkeling sites,
sea turtle habitats and romantic sunsets.
Then sail to Buck Island,
a sea turtle habitat, for another snorkel stop.
Off Olowalu, Maui, snorkelers encounter
sea turtle habitat, coral gardens and tropical fish.
Not exact matches
Efforts include but are not limited to: developing and implementing marine
habitat protection and restoration strategies, conducting ongoing coral reef research, training individuals in marine ecosystem research and management, as well as animal husbandry, the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine wildlife including
sea turtles, manatees and dolphins, creating programs to heighten public awareness of the ocean and its inhabitants and delivering marine education programs to communities and schools.
Wellfleet Bay conducts conservation science research and protects endangered, threatened, and at risk wildlife, including
sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, coastal waterbirds, and Atlantic horseshoe crabs throughout the Outer Cape, and protects rare and iconic Cape Cod
habitats on its 1,100 acre Sanctuary.
Elizabeth Griffin Wilson, a marine scientist with the international conservation group Oceana, points out that the new paper does not specifically investigate the effects of factors like fishing bycatch or
habitat destruction, so she urges caution in comparing the human and natural toll on
sea turtles.
Humans are pushing
sea turtles to the brink of extinction by entangling them in fishing gear, tossing plastic garbage into their
habitats, and building resorts on prime nesting beaches, among other affronts.
The
turtles are rarely observed during the next two to ten years or so, but prior studies suggest that at least some reside among mats of seaweed, such as Sargassum, that provide shelter and
habitat in the open
sea.
STSL, which is based in Gainesville, Florida, hopes that with this increased appreciation will come a desire to act in ways to help protect and preserve not only
sea turtles, but all wildlife and native
habitats.»
San Jose - Costa Rica's Capital Tortuguero National Park - 43,000 acres of tropical rainforests, canals and rivers Braulio Carrillo Park - with its famous cascading waterfalls Manuel Antonio National Park - home to the rare and playful squirrel monkey Escallonia Cloud Forest - also referred to as a fog forest Hanging Bridges - 6 suspension bridges winding through the tropical rainforest canopy Poás Volcano - with its mile - wide crater Arenal Volcano - with its softly glowing lava flow Costa Rica Rainforest Hike - with naturalist guides Aerial Tram Ride - glide along the rainforest canopy (a top tourist attraction) Green
Turtle Research Station - created to protect Costa Rica's
turtle nesting
habitat,
turtle eggs and young hatchlings Atlantic
Turtle Nesting Beaches - witness young
turtles race to the
sea (during nesting season) Cano Palma Wildlife Reserve - with its mysterious reflecting waters Carara Biological Reserve - Also known as «River of Crocodiles» Visits to Pineapple, Banana & Coffee Plantations Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - includes Rio Frio boat cruise
On your fully escorted Costa Rica tour you can expect to possibly see many of the rare Costa Rica wildlife species in their natural
habitat including everything from the endangered
sea turtles, quetzal birds or scarlet macaw, to the elusive Jaguar, tapirs, or 2 and 3 toed sloths.
Through Georgia Aquarium's rescue and rehabilitation efforts, we are able to rehabilitate and release loggerhead
sea turtles back into their natural
habitats.
Rehabilitation —
Sea Turtles Through Georgia Aquarium's rehabilitation efforts, we are able to rehabilitate and release loggerhead sea turtles back into their natural habita
Sea Turtles Through Georgia Aquarium's rehabilitation efforts, we are able to rehabilitate and release loggerhead sea turtles back into their natural ha
Turtles Through Georgia Aquarium's rehabilitation efforts, we are able to rehabilitate and release loggerhead
sea turtles back into their natural habita
sea turtles back into their natural ha
turtles back into their natural
habitats.
The Bacalar Chico Project is geared toward sustainable use and development of this unique area of North Ambergris Caye due to a variety of exceptional factors: at Rocky Point the reef touches the shore; the green
sea turtle and the loggerhead nesting site between Robles and Rocky Point; the offshore marine
habitat once known as a breeding area for Queen conch; and the seasonal spawning bank for the nassau and yellowfin groupers; the high diversity of terrestrial and vegatation zones.
The snorkeling is by far the best in West Maui with over 30 different
sea turtles that
habitat here in our little cove.
The cayes and atolls provide superior opportunity for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating, sailing and
sea kayaking, as well as being a
habitat for both nesting birds and
turtles.
The park is home to a butterfly pavilion, a coral reef aquarium, a wildlife breeding farm specializing in the conservation of birds like macaws, parrots, flamingos, and toucans, an orchid greenhouse, a mushroom farm, a
sea turtle conservation center and nursery, and mammal
habitats for jaguars, spider - monkeys, deer, manatees, dolphins, and tapirs.
Witness over 200 species of animals in their natural
habitat including howler monkeys, crocodiles,
sea turtles, tropical birds, and iguanas.
San Ignacio lagoon is also the critical
habitat for the nearly extinct Berrendo or pronghorn antelope and an important feeding
habitat for four of the worlds seven species of
sea turtles: leatherbacks, hawksbills, green
turtles and Olive Ridleys (all endangered).
You'll see
sea turtles and flying fish in their natural
habitat as you coast along the sparkling water.
National Geographic Live with Brian Skerry — Sunday, November 20th One of the world's leading underwater photographers, Brian Skerry's intimate portraits of
sea life — sharks, whales,
turtles and ocean
habitat — reveal beauty and mystery in the depths of the big blue.
A lot of this rubbish ends up in the ocean and affect the
habitat of our glorious
sea turtle.
 We are hopeful this
turtle will be another success story, and will be able to swim off into the
sea to continue making her contributions to the ecosystems.»  The team at the reserve is confident that it will be able to clean the loggerhead turtleÂ's wounds and help ensure she survives to be returned to her natural
habitat.
You'll discover a range of captivating
sea creatures that dwell in the underwater
habitat, from schools of tropical fish darting in and out of vibrant corals to colorful starfish,
sea turtles, spotted eels and stingrays.
Because this beach is also the nesting and hatching
habitat of the Olive Ridley
sea turtle, all the shacks and restaurants have to close after sunset, so definitely plan to visit during the day.
You'll never be short of something to do, whether action or relaxation is what you are after, the island offers, swimming at the beach or beautiful lakes, surfing, scuba diving,
sea kayaking, four wheel drive tours, rock, surf or boat fishing, golf, whale, dolphin and
turtle spotting in their natural
habitat, bushwalking, bird watching, picnics or a moonlight stroll along the beach.
This reef provides an important
habitat for many rare and endangered species of animals, especially
sea turtles and manatees.
From choosing to visit Mayan ruins to taking an all - day excursion with a deep -
sea fishing expedition as well as seeing
sea turtles and dolphins in their natural
habitat, this part of Mexico is special in many ways.
This reef was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its enormous size and the
habitat it provides for endangered animals like
sea turtles, manatees, and crocodiles.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park — The country's largest marine
habitat, it hosts giant manta rays,
sea turtles, and hundreds of reef fish species.
The Cayman Turtle Farm is the protected
habitat of thousands of green
sea turtles, an endangered species.
The other beaches are
habitat for the endangered and threatened species of the atoll who need some space away from humans, so they are cleaned only when clear of animals like Hawaiian monk seals and Green
sea turtles.
From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive
habitat areas to protecting
sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent a new hope for the world's oceans.
Along our coasts, rising
sea levels have begun to affect fish and wildlife
habitats, including those used by shorebirds and
sea turtles that nest on our coastal National Wildlife Refuges.
Furthermore, in the Caribbean, a 0.5 m
sea - level rise is projected to cause a decrease in
turtle nesting
habitat by up to 35 % (Fish et al., 2005).
[citation needed] Effects on
habitat [edit] A
sea turtle killed by a boat propeller.
A court settlement filed today requires the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that toxic oil - dispersing chemicals used in federal waters off California will not harm
sea turtles, whales and other endangered species or their
habitats.
Sea turtles are under enormous threat as they're caught as bycatch in fisheries, and lose their habitats to overfishing, pollution, and other human encroachment — including poaching and rampant sea turtle egg collecti
Sea turtles are under enormous threat as they're caught as bycatch in fisheries, and lose their
habitats to overfishing, pollution, and other human encroachment — including poaching and rampant
sea turtle egg collecti
sea turtle egg collection.
Papahānaumokuākea is a vital feeding, nesting, and nursery
habitat for many other species, including seabirds,
sea turtles and cetaceans.
From 1998 to 2002 I lived on Midway Atoll, working on projects related to the three albatross species that nest there, tagging green
sea turtles, and assisting with
habitat restoration efforts.
Given the close cultural connection between the natural environment and Islander culture,
habitat change that impacts significant fauna (for example, reduction in
turtle nesting beaches, migratory bird foraging or
sea grass bed decline) is likely to affect Islanders» mental well - being.