Sentences with phrase «seagrass area»

Create the perfect Seagrass area rug.

The goal, as stated in the bill summary, is to «Restrict the types of mechanically powered fishing gear in seagrass areas that could be harmful to the grass» and to «Identify harmful pesticides and chemicals to seagreass and make recommendations in regards to restricting their use in seagrass areas.»

Not exact matches

«It's important to note the sea floor of the approved disposal area consists of sand, silt and clay and does not contain coral reefs or seagrass beds.»

WCS has been working in the northwest of Madagascar for over 10 years to create marine protected areas to protect marine turtles and other important marine ecosystems and species including coral reefs, seagrasses, dugongs and sharks and rays.

«However, the balance of the microbes in the soil can be disturbed when seagrass beds start to decline due to other pressures, helping the alga invade new areas.»

The team's field surveys of coral health showed a twofold reduction in coral disease near seagrass compared with areas with no seagrass (Science, doi.org/bzzg).

They found that the level of Enterococcus bacteria in areas with seagrass was just a third that in areas without seagrass.

Now, Holmes can launch the UAV from a boat in the middle of a seagrass bed, map the entire area, then catch the UAV, and process the data into a usable high - resolution map before the divers even return from a day's work.

Previously, mapping a seagrass bed or kelp forest meant either buying expensive, low - resolution satellite imagery, paying even more for helicopter time, or SCUBA diving, which is extremely time - consuming and much too close - up to be useful for large areas.

They help protect areas such as mangrove forests and seagrass beds that act as nurseries for marine animals, as well as human coastal populations.

The coastal ecosystems of mangroves, seagrass meadows and tidal marshes mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and oceans at significantly higher rates, per unit area, than terrestrial forests (Figure 1).

On this project you will have the chance to explore and help monitor extensive areas of coral and vast seagrass...

On this project you will have the chance to explore and help monitor extensive areas of coral and vast seagrass beds, record populations of reef fish and assist in annual reef health check.

Seagrass beds, interspersed with sandy bottom area, act as nursery areas for numerous fish species.

The first floor of Sugar Kube is an open - plan living area that uses polished coral stone, a seagrass rug and bright accent colors to a chic, modern - tropical effect.

WILDLIFE The site contains mixed algal and seagrass beds characteristic of the back reef interspersed with sandy areas and coral patch reefs of various sizes.

Other issues include straddling stocks (relevant in the Belize / Honduras / Guatemala area), harvesting of marine resources such as sea slugs / cucumbers (which was certainly never thought of 1948), protection of mangroves, seagrass and other marine habitat, etc..

The Lagoon Area of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve consists chiefly of coarse to fine sand and seagrasses.

Moreton Bay is home to six of the world's seven species of sea turtles with the seagrass meadows providing a vital feeding area.

The shallow bottom extends quite far out and in many areas is covered in seagrass.

You can easily remove delicate seagrass and break up the coral reef, be sure to use the right anchor for the area you are fishing in, motor up your boat to stop it dragging the anchor when retrieving.

Located about four miles away from Ambergris Caye, the reserve encompasses three very different marine ecosystems: the reef, seagrass bed, and coastal mangroves, which are vital for the many species of fish and marine life found in the area.

Where you'll find them: In sheltered areas like seagrass beds, estuaries, and mangroves, and throughout the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef.

Due to the intact connectivity of the extensive seagrass beds, desnse mangrove forests, and robust coral reefs, the remoteness of the area, and the history of protection from coastal development, the Gardens of the Queen represents a «baseline» for a nearly pristine Caribbean marine ecosystem; an ecosystem that includes healthy populations of apex predators like sharks and groupers, important grazers like Rainbow parrotfish and long - spine sea urchins, and recovering endangered species like elkhorn coral and hawksbill sea turtles.

What better way to «give back to the Gulf» — and to the people whose livelihood depend on a healthy Gulf — than to protect the deep reefs and string of «topographic highs» in the Northern Gulf, the spawning areas for tuna, the critical places for menhaden, grouper, snapper, shrimp and others, as well as the vital — but neglected — seagrass meadows of Florida's Big Bend area, from Panama City to Tampa Bay.

For example: Fisheries who are allegedly «certified» with the MSC are supposed to be fishing in regulated areas that will not cause great harm to fragile ecosystems such as seagrass beds.

«The total annual loss of mangroves and seagrasses has the longterm carbon sequestration capacity of a tropical forest area similar to the annual deforestation rate in the Amazon,» writes Pidgeon.

Seagrass ecosystems offer various #environmental benefits to the areas they are part of.

Then I saw this image from House Beautiful and I loved the seagrass backdrop to the bar area of the living room.

Natural fiber rugs are durable and anti-static, making the Nevada custom seagrass rug ideal for high traffic areas such as living room or foyer.

Natural Area Rugs has the largest selection of custom Sisal, Seagrass & Mt. Grass, and Wool Sisal Rugs in many different sizes, colors, & patterns.

Wall - to - wall greige carpet was switched out for seagrass for a cottage look and layered with an antique area rug for added interest.

Natural fiber rugs are durable and anti-static, making the Basketweave custom seagrass rug ideal for high traffic areas such as living room or foyer.

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Seagrass or other natural - fibre mats and woven - cotton rugs add an element of comfort at the bedside or demarcate a seating area.