Sentences with phrase «shallow reef water»

If you're comfortable with your underwater route finding capabilities and swimming skills to get through shallow reef water, this probably won't be necessary but for inexperienced snorkelers, I think it's a great way to avoid trouble.

Travelers who adore nature and clear, shallow reef water that stretches for as far as the eye can see will enjoy the natural wonderland of Southern Queensland's Heron Island, Lady Elliot Island, Moreton Island and the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.

Our Fiji fishing locations are a haven for sport fishers, as the shallow reef waters soon give way to deep ocean where prized sport fish are feeding.

Not exact matches

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 role of this new zone as a refuge for shallower reef fishes seeking relief from warming surface waters or deteriorating coral reefs is still unclear.

Many researchers wonder if deeper reef areas, sometimes known as the «coral reef twilight zone,» might act as refuges for shallow - water organisms.

This research showed that assemblages of the kinds of reef - fishes that inhabit shallow water in fact have double the depth range they were previously thought to have.

The long - term geological record reveals an early Cenozoic warm climate that supported smaller polar ecosystems, few coral - algal reefs, expanded shallow - water platforms, longer food chains with less energy for top predators, and a less oxygenated ocean than today.

Wrecked Reefs: Ship grounding is an all - too - common problem in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys.

By foraging for prey in deep pelagic waters often miles offshore, these mobile predators can act as vital «nutrient vectors» to shallow reefs.

In the warm, shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea, especially in the coral reefs around Cuba, lives a species of sea anemone called Stichodactyla helianthus.

We can't say with 100 % certainty that all shallow - water coral reefs will die, but it is a pretty good bet.»

«Worldwide change in shallow reef ecosystems predicted as waters warm.»

«We're now at a point where we've lost close to half of the corals in shallow - water habitats across the northern two - thirds of the Great Barrier Reef due to back - to - back bleaching over two consecutive years,» said Prof Sean Connolly of Coral CoE at James Cook University.

Current research suggests that ancient coral reefs began as deep, dark communities that evolved into highly diverse systems by establishing communities in shallower water environments with more light.

The research team collected sediments from four deep reef environments between 30 - 50 meters south of St. Thomas, U.S.Virgin Islands, and from two shallower water reef sites.

Schweikert, Johnsen and Duke postdoctoral associate Bob Fitak focused on the hogfish, or Lachnolaimus maximus, which spends its time in shallow waters and coral reefs in the western Atlantic Ocean, from Nova Scotia to northern South America.

This is especially important as these reefs are considered potential refugia for species from their endangered shallow - water counterparts.

It inhabits coral reefs and hard bottoms, preferring the shallow water but is found as deep as 165 feet.

Many reef species which inhabit shallow waters are also to be found on reefs at depths of 30 metres or more, amid lower light conditions.

The economic and conservation value of deeper reefs renders them worthy of protection in their own right, and safeguarding these habitats will also extend ongoing efforts in shallow water to protect reef species across their entire depth range.»

That's a question also asked about coral, which usually forms reefs in warm, shallow waters near the equator.

Ocean warming, which is caused by climate change, is a serious threat to coral reefs, especially for coral reefs in shallower waters.

The researchers found that over a 15 - day period, the water temperatures were most extreme when the low tide period drifted to align with maximum sun heat during noon, and these conditions caused the warming of the shallow water on the reefs.

They created a model to determine how temperatures of ocean waters could change shallow reef systems when sea levels rise and climate warms in the future.

«These temperatures are particularly extreme in regions when the tidal range is large when compared to the water depth over a reef, which can cause shallow water to «pond» within reefs for extended periods of time each day,» Lowe said in a statement.

Located at Hardy Reef, the pontoon is ideally situated in shallower waters with protection from the surrounding sea conditions.

Amid the interior and the Barrier Reef, you will find shallow, sandy waters with copious mangrove - covered atolls called  «cayes.»

Usually found in kelp forests, along reefs or in shallow, weedy areas of estuaries at depths to 160 feet (50 m); tends to remain in shallower waters unless food is scarce.

Blue Lagoon is famous for incredible visibility, white sand and blue water with a beautiful shallow reef perfect for snorklers to explore the diverse marine life.

``... The reefs surrounding the Gilis are perfect for novice divers with shallow clear waters, little current and beauty that can be entirely distracting...»

A two minutes walk from your room takes you to the reef protected North Beach with its calm and shallow turquoise waters, ideal for swimming.

Perfect for sunset walks, swimming and soaking up the surroundings, the shallow, clear waters are also home to migrating starfish and other reef - dwelling marine life.

This lagoon is protected by a coral reef, with shallow waters so it is popular with families and also windsurfers and kiteboarders.

Here you can find shallow, clear coral gardens and reefs or steep drop - offs into the deep waters of the Caribbean.

Lancing is protected by an offshore reef, so the waters are quite calm in close, and the drop off is comfortably shallow, making it a good spot for just floating around.

The Seven Mile Beach area is the starting point for boat trips to reefs and stingray encounters, which take place in shallow water at the mouth of North Sound.

Novices can begin their training at the resort; hone tier skills in the shallow waters of the sand spit, then move on to memorable experiences on nearby reefs.

At the north end of Nusa Penida we have also been very lucky with sightings of the magnificent Mola Ramsiay cruising along the reef only at 20m deep but we have also been treated to a very very rare sighting of a Thresher Shark, which is typically a very deep water shark only occasionally coming up to the shallow waters to be cleaned!!

The inner coastal waters are shallow and are sheltered by a line of coral reefs, dotted with islets called cayes», extending almost the entire length of the country.

Elkhorn Coral: Acropora palmata: (colour brownish yellow) This coral is found primarily in turbulent shallow water on the forereef crest and the backreef crest at the cuts in the reef.

During the months of October and November, the grouper move towards the shallow waters inside the reef and swarm in the thousands on the lee side of the Cayes.

Inside the reef, the water is shallow and sandy.

The reef has accumulated in shallow (about 2.5 to 5 meters) water over the last 420 years.

Inside the reef, the water is shallow with the blue tinge.

They are both common in patch reefs and the shallow water 3ust behind a reef.

However, once you reach the reef it fills your vision: shallow, well - lit water with a myriad of corals and fishes in bright iridescent colors.

You can put your toes in the powdery - soft alabaster sand and sunshine of Eagle Beach, Trip Advisor's 3rd Best Beach in the World; snorkel the delicate reefs and shallow waters of Mangel Halto; or, get away from the crowds and treat yourself to the quiet solitude of Baby Beach.

The rivers Sarstoon in the south, Temash, Moho, Rio Grande, Golden Stream, Deep River and Monkey River all flow from the Maya mountains eastwards into the warm shallow waters of the Gulf of Honduras and towards the Sapodilla Cayes at the southern tip of the Belize barrier reef about thirty - five miles off shore.

The shallow and clear water inside the reef allows for excellent viewing of the stunning marine life.