Sentences with phrase «shallow reefs off»

The ship crossed the ocean only to fall foul of shallow reefs off the eastern coast of what is now the Dominican Republic.

Find out for yourself why the shallow reef off the coast of Cancun has become one of the most beloved scuba diving sites in the world!

Not exact matches

Taylor creates sculptures out of environmental friendly materials and then sinks them in shallow, empty areas off tropical coastlines where they can act as artificial reefs.

You could call it that, all right, when you saw how the tides clashed with the wind over the shallow reefs round Blasket, and the long - toothed rocks came clear out with the sea running back off them, and the black sleek heads of the brave seals bobbing in the swells.

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.

Once you're comfortable, you'll then head off to a shallow reef where you'll encounter your first signs of life; usually reef fish, corals, anemones and the occasional large fish.

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.

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

Pristine white sand slopes up from the depths until cut off by tall bommies that lead to the shallow reef wall.

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 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.

Sandbar lies off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye and is one of the shallower barrier reef dives along the island.

Just off its eastern shore is a shallow reef and snorkelers or divers can enter from the beach.

The coral reef on both sides of the bay starts off pretty shallow whilst still giving you a wide variety of things to see.

There is no better destination on the planet for snorkeling above shallow - water reefs than off the Cozumel coast.

Small artificial reef and shallow drop off.

With Bonaire's shallow reefs there are many areas that offer great snorkeling opportunities right off shore.

The Great Maya Reef is not one single barrier reef but a chain of shallow patch reefs, drop offs and coral gardReef is not one single barrier reef but a chain of shallow patch reefs, drop offs and coral gardreef but a chain of shallow patch reefs, drop offs and coral gardens.

The more experienced swimmer can swim from one side of the cut to the other, experiencing shallow reef, drop offs over the steep sides of the «cut», and seagrass and sand beds in the middle of the channel.

You'll find a marvellous shallow reef just off shore which is the perfect place to learn to snorkel and discover the hidden wonders of Kaua'i with the whole family.

Snorkelers also appreciate the many shallow - water reefs full of vibrant activity just off the pristine beaches of the island.

Tiny critters» abodes may be the pillings of super structures such as the resort oil rig off Mabul Island, the shallow flats off Indonesia's Lembeh Strait or Belize's impressive reef and 3 atolls.

From shallow, clear reefs and coral gardens to spectacular drop offs into the deep, explore a wealth of underwater riches

Snorkeling is one of our favorite activities at Small Hope Bay, whether it's from the boat on our daily trips to shallow sites on the sensational Andros Barrier Reef, or right off the beach at Small Hope Bay.

You will have the chance to do even more off - roading before climbing into our air - conditioned van so that you can be transported to Chankanaab Marine Preserve, where you can do some exploring at a vibrant shallow - water reef while snorkeling.

Due to the protection of the reef, the waters off our coast are generally shallow and calm.

The archipelago is enormous and there are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, other areas with astounding hard coral formations, sea grass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand, white sand, vertical walls, seamount's, ship wrecks, planes, shallow water lagoons, and massive pinnacles.

A huge variety of juvenile reef fish inhabit the shallow waters found here before moving off to the more dangerous deeper waters further offshore.

The coral reefs contained within the atoll's lagoon shelter a remarkable 200 species of fish in a magical setting of shallow reefs, ledges, shelves and drop offs.

Shallow, protected sites can be found right off the beach at many resorts, and a wide range of additional coral formations, tidal channels and forming reefs are never far away.

Under the sea off the shores of Punta Cancún, Manchones Reef, and Punta Nizuc lie over 400 humanoid statues, shallow enough for snorkelers, divers, and glass - bottom boats to see.

From shallow, clear reefs to spectacular drop offs, Belize caters for scuba divers of every experience level.

But overall it's a location for snorkellers as there is a coral reef, in shallow water, just off the beach.

A series of rocky reefs interspaced by sand chutes are capped off by a shallow rocky sharp pinnacle.

At Racha Noi and Racha Yai islands we have clear, shallow areas in which to practice your new found skills, and then it's a short swim to our many natural and artificial reefs, teeming with fish, Then maybe on your 2nd diving day you can visit the exciting sites of Shark Point and Phi Phi Islands, or finish off in style at the beautiful Similan Islands.

Turneffe Atoll Island is the largest and most spectacular of the 3 atolls in Belize and there are dive sites here to suit all experience levels, from shallow reefs to wrecks and drop - offs.

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

Mexico Rocks Marine Reserve is a shallow patch reef complex located off the far northern tip of Ambergris Caye, in the Belizean Barrier Rreef complex located off the far northern tip of Ambergris Caye, in the Belizean Barrier ReefReef.

On Gili Trawangan, we are graced with an abundance of great dive sites from sheltered, shallow water to pristine coral reef to deep drop offs.

This unique natural reef formation is located off the shoreline along the West Maui Mountains and is ideal for beginner snorkelers, as its shallow depth provides crystal - clear views of marine life.

The reef off shore is very shallow making swimming and snorkeling a bit treacherous.

The reef off shore is very shallow making swimming and snorkeling a challenge, but the 2 - man kayak is good fun.

From the dangerous, almost unmakeable waves at Panaitan Island, through the pure natural - foot perfection of Lagundri Bay, to the ocean - going adventure off the Mentawais, the dense jungle lifestyle of Grajagan, volcanic power at Canggu, madness and fun at Halfway Kuta, impossibly long lines at Impossibles, shallow green reef barrels at Padang, mellow high tide at Geger, the «waiting game» at Desert Point and Sumbawa's crowded Lakey Peak.

The only way to reach this series of shallow coral reefs and sheer drop - offs is by liveaboard.

At some dive sites you have hard corals, at others it's mostly soft corals, and with such a large number of islands you find many different ecosystems including seagrass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, deep drop offs, black sand, plus there are more recorded species of fish in Raja Ampat than anywhere else.

Sites surrounding the tiny island include wrecks, deep drop - offs, shallow reefs and caves.

Today we are headed to Oyster Stacks, a section of shallow reef just off a rocky entry point.

Every dive is a new adventure into caves, shallow reefs, mangroves, white and black sand, drop - offs, seagrass beds and a banquet of coral.

There is over 72 miles / 116KM of reef, many with drop offs starting as shallow as 25 ft / 7.5 m and continuing down to over 7000ft / 2134m, an incredible sight to see.

One of the favorite sites here is the «Elbow,» which includes a steep sloping drop - off as well as shallow reef and a wrecked ship.