Sentences with phrase «take over reef»

Different corals — fast - growing but short - lived «weedy» species — then took over the reefs, outcompeting most of the remaining tree - like corals.

The glass bottom boats take you over the reefs, where you can see the beautiful colours of the coral, the schools of fish, and the turtles slowly munching on the algae.

Not exact matches

«As temperatures are rising, as the baseline is going up, it doesn't take much of a climate event to push these reefs over the edge,» Eakin said.

The pair found distinct changes in corals on the margins of the Caribbean reefs over millions of years, while samples taken from central locations were static.

Take a night - time dive over a coral reef in the Philippines and you may well see a nautilus or two.

First, the researchers found that a regional upwelling pattern alone couldn't explain the destruction: Core samples taken from fossil corals showed that the reefs had thrived through even more massive upwelling events over the last 7000 years.

Biologists had already observed this interaction in living systems — a coral reef whose millions of tightly networked members could communicate data about weather over hundreds of miles and a slime mold whose millions of member cells, spread out over acres, could coalesce and take organized action for survival at a moment's notice.

Columbia took over Biosphere 2 (Biosphere 1 is Earth) in 1995 and did produce some science — most notably proof that increases in CO2 levels hinder coral - reef growth.

«What we often assume is that if we lose one species on a reef, there are many others that can step in and take over their job,» Professor Bellwood explains.

Take a scenic flight over Heart Reef, or dive the depths of the Great Barrier Reef

While you're here, you can also visit Whitehaven Beach, a postcard - perfect stretch of white silica sand surrounded by clear, turquoise water, and take a scenic flight over Heart Reef.

Take some time to explore the island and you will find The Reef Restaurant and a couple of beachfront bars where you can enjoy some local cuisine while you watch the sun set over the ocean.

Go Crocodile spotting on the Daintree River, or guided rainforest walks through world heritage rainforests of Cape Tribulation, or perhaps indulge and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight taking in stunning views over the Reef & Rainforest.

The SkyRail takes you back down over the rainforest and towards the ocean and the reef.

Take a low level scenic flight over the Reef to Lizard Island for a bird's eye view of some of the reefs you'll be diving.

This flight takes up past Goold and Garden Islands and over the mangrove everglades of Hinchinbrook to Ramsay Bay, then it's out to the fabulous Great Barrier Reef at Britomart Reef.

Douglas Penland of Belizean Shores placed fourth in last yearÂ's kayak race along with partner Jimmy Polonio, but this year Penland with new partner Fernando Giacoman bounced back to win the 8th Annual Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge that took place over the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.

Campers will also take shore excursions where they'll have fun at the beach, explore tide pools, and do some snorkeling over a coral reef.

Take a picturesque flight over four reef locations, before boarding the Down Under Dive luxury, air - conditioned vessel at Hastings Rreef locations, before boarding the Down Under Dive luxury, air - conditioned vessel at Hastings ReefReef.

That is a concept I am looking forward to as I board my helicopter for transfers out to Fiji's newest five star resort.On - board the Island Hopper chopper, the view over the reef and islands below are breath - taking and does

Because of the combination of northerly and southerly swells the Galapagos has a high degree of consistency over 70 % during the season, although some of the breaks are deepwater volcanic rock reef waves which take a moderate to strong swell to go off.

The two «Must See» Icons in the Whitsundays, snorkel, dive, swim, ride the glass bottom boat or take a heli - scenic trip over «Heart Reef».

Enjoy 7 nights at The Little Cayman Beach Resort in an Oceanfront Room (half board basis), and take advantage of the beachfront location and spectacular views over the ocean and the reef.

There are over 100 dive sites for you to explore: steep walls, sloping dropoffs, exciting wrecks, and last, but not least, the double reef system will take your breath away.

Guests arriving in Belize must transfer via a regional flight to the island of Ambergris Caye, a scenic 17 - minute journey that will take you over Belize's Barrier Reef.

It takes you over the Blue Hole, Turneffe Atoll, an ocean freighter wreck and the Lighthouse Reef.

Take in the stunning aerial views of reef formations including Lighthouse Caye Atoll and Turneffe Atoll, a shipwreck and Half - Moon Caye Natural Monument, home to over 4,000 rare Red - Footed Booby Birds

Enjoy a helicopter flight over Australia's Great Barrier Reef or take an unforgettable TranzAlpine rail journey through New Zealand's stunning mountains.

From April through June / July the whale shark spectale takes over and the Ningaloo Reef becomes the world headquarters on this, the largest fish in the ocean.

This adventure will take you over some of Bermuda's beautiful pink sand beaches, coral reefs, historic forts, or the Great Sound harbour.

Poseidon is a fast comfortable catamaran which will take you to the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef in just over one hour so you have five hours «out there» to swim, snorkel, dive or simply relax, at three magnificent sites.

One major perk of taking a puddle - jumper over to Ambergris is the views of the Belize Barrier Reef and the island of Ambergris Caye that you get from a few thousand feet up.

What better way to spend some time, than taking a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef where you will witness some of the most spectacular views in the world.

That afternoon we headed out in the small safari boats into the breath - taking Danube Delta UNESCO Reserve, which boasts the third largest biodiversity in the world with over 5,500 species of flora and fauna and is exceeded only by the Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos archipelago.

This wave breaks over shallow reef, so take that into consideration as well.

You can take a guided snorkel over the myriad corals and watch tiny fish feeding in the untouched, vibrantly colored reefs.

On the other day, take a speedboat ride out on the Pacific waters to view dolphins and snorkel over a reef, followed by lunch at the Ko Olina marina.

After the reef dive, the instructor offered to take me on his moped to watch a local soccer match then we cruised over to a locals - only beach and drank Kilimanjaro beer as the sun set.

On Race Lay Day, you will experience a wonderful day out exploring the magnificent Whitsunday Islands as we take a casual sail over to Langford Reef or Blue Pearl Bay where you can snorkel on the coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Take a seaplane tour over the iconic Heart Reef and a cruise to Whitehaven Beach, one of Australia's most photographed beaches.

If you are learning to surf, just know you are going to be learning to surf over coral reef and will need to take reef boots designed for surfing.

Your return flight takes you over the famous Endeavour Reef and the Low Isles before returning to Cairns.

You take to the air for a spectacular low - level flight over the Great Barrier Reef to Cooktown.

You take to the air from Cairns for a spectacular low - level flight over the Great Barrier Reef to Cooktown.

Taking off from Cairns, your helicopter pilot will fly over the Great Barrier Reef before landing at the sandy islet with snorkels, flippers and a gourmet picnic for you to enjoy.

Depending on when you're here, you'll take off in a seaplane from Hamilton Island, soaring over the Whitsunday Islands and circling over Heart Reef for photos before landing on the water at a nearby coral lagoon.

A World Heritage Site, the Blue Hole is located near the center of Lighthouse Reef and takes up over 300 meters of the ocean and is set in a ring of corals that measure 1000 feet across and 412 feet deep.

If you take the canoes over the reef, you will find the water to be quite blue.

Near the center of Lighthouse Reef an eerie, large submarine sinkhole takes up over 300 meters of the ocean.

Scenic Helicopter flight over the Whitsunday Islands landing on Whitehaven Beach, taking a swim, flying over Heart Reef, Hamilton Island