Sentences with phrase «shallow coral»

It's known for it's crystal clear blue waters and white sandy beaches with miles of pristine shallow coral reef formations as well as world class scuba diving.

With shallow coral gardens and steep drop - offs that are home to many exotic flora and fauna the variety of underwater vistas to explore is endless.

The snorkeling here consists of shallow coral heads spread out over a very large area within the reef.

Fast waves breaking over shallow coral make for an adrenaline packed surf, and lots of nice coral cuts, so beware.

The area offers shallow coral reefs as well as deep pinnacle dives.

The island is what many consider the perfect tropical paradise — sand, palm trees, free of flies and surrounded by shallow coral reef perfect for snorkeling or diving.

Best around high tide due to the quite shallow coral reef close to take - off zone.

Each of the major dive destinations offer shallow coral gardens or reef flats.

However, little is known about coral ecosystems at these depths when compared to shallow coral reefs.

Underwater landscapes range from shallow coral gardens to dramatic bommies and sheer walls.

Here there are dramatic limestone walls decorated with healthy soft corals, gorgonians branching out from the many colourful walls, and dives ending in shallow coral gardens where all manner of marine life frolic among the soft corals and sponges.

In many places, the islands are fringed with shallow coral gardens, where hard and soft corals and sponges prosper harmoniously among myriad marine life.

The researchers placed the bioerosion blocks along a 100 - ft transect on shallow coral reef in Kāne'ohe Bay, Hawai'i, taking advantage of natural variability of pH in coastal reefs.

Sheltered sites within lagoons provide relaxing settings to explore shallow coral formations.

«New deep reef ocean zone, the rariphotic, teeming with new fish species: New zone comprises reef fishes — including numerous new species — That live well below shallow coral reefs.»

From shallow coral fringed island to sunken wrecks.

The emerald green waters hold numerous vertical walls, rugged caverns and caves, as well as shallow coral gardens and sloping reefs.

The barrier reef in Belize is the second largest in the world, and features shallow coral gardens, steep drop offs where large predators hunt, caves and chimneys, and the world - famous Blue Hole.

Many islands are surrounded by vast landscapes of shallow coral heads that are home to grouper, lobster and a wealth of colorful tropical species.

In contrast to Basse - Terre's western slopes, the lower - lying limestone substrate of Grand - Terre extends seaward in a series of grass beds and shallower coral ridges.

Shallow coral lagoons drop off to spectacular depths supporting a vast range of marine life.

In Palau, the limestone Rock Islands shelter numerous shallow coral reefs and create sheltered waterways that can be explored only by kayak.

You will then head to the coast to the lovely beach of Playa Uvas where you can do some snorkeling at one of the most active shallow coral reef sites in the region.

The waves here break on a very shallow coral reef on the northern headland and is definitely for experienced surfers only.

Koh Si - This site competes with Koh Yawasam for the best snorkelling area in Ao Nang, with 2 large shallow coral covered plateaus on either side of the island.

High on the list for snorkelers and scuba divers, Lizard Island's crystal clear waters, fringing reefs and shallow coral -LSB-...]

Three steps down from the pool deck you have over 100 feet of direct oceanfront white sandy beaches and fantastic shallow coral reefs teeming with a world of underwater sea life.

Vivid soft corals and gorgonian fans are a highlight here combined with colorful shallow coral gardens to explore during your safety stop Koh Phi Phi is as fabulous below the ocean's surface as it is above it.

Rated by many as one of the top ten diving destinations in the world, the Similan Islands offer both challenging deep rock dives and easy shallow coral reef dives.

West of Six - Also known as West of Eden, this site has increased in popularity over recent years since it boasts some of the Similans» best shallow coral coverage.

The findings are is important as they dispel some previously held ideas that corals from greater depths can regenerate shallow coral reefs damaged by bleaching or other climate events.

There is a great variety of dive sites from shallow coral gardens to steep walls as well as canyons, channels, seagrass beds, and mangrove sites.

Discover Scuba Diving is perfect if you are on a snorkeling package and want to dive the beautiful shallow coral gardens around Mabul island.

Further north is Lacerations, a fast hollow right that breaks over shallow coral but offers wide open tube time!

Drift along steep walls covered in multi-colored sea fans, and search for marine life in shallow coral gardens.

Pemuteran has the largest area of shallow coral reefs in Bali that are easily accessible, because the area is calm and free of strong currents and waves which affect most other parts of the island.

«New deep reef ocean zone, the rariphotic, teeming with new fish species: New zone comprises reef fishes — including numerous new species — That live well below shallow coral reefs.»

Close to shore, every island is surrounded by shallow coral reefs that are just a few feet below the ocean's surface.

In addition to the rich and unique biodiversity inhabiting these environments, deep coral reefs may serve as a refuge for certain species that are more heavily impacted on shallow coral reefs.

50 miles from the nearest city and largely unexplored, our barrier reef stretches from the town of Puerto Viejo to the Panamanian boarder and offers you more than 25 fixed dive locations ranging from shallow coral gardens to deep, fringing reefs and vertical walls dropping to over 130 feet!

The Whitsundays Islands features dozens of kilometres of healthy and beautiful shallow coral reef which is easily explored from the beach in front of your resort or your campsite.

Shallow coral reefs from the water's surface to 30 - 40 metres depth are the tip of the iceberg that comprises the ocean's extensive coral ecosystem.

The datasets range from the polar to tropical regions, from deep - sea to shallow coral reef environments and intertidal zones.

«Our results are helping us better understand the relationship between the ecology of deep and shallow coral reef fish communities.»

The shallow coral reefs off Kahekili, West Maui, are exposed to nutrient - enriched, low - pH submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) and are particularly vulnerable to the compounding stressors from land - based sources of pollution and lower seawater pH. To constrain the carbonate chemistry system, nutrients and carbonate chemistry were measured along the Kahekili reef flat every 4 h over a 6 - day sampling period in March 2016.

In Port Douglas, 70 percent of the shallow coral reefs were destroyed.