Sentences with phrase «turtle nesting area»

Though far from achieving the mainstream success their sister parties enjoy in France and Germany, for example, the country's Yeşiller, or Greens, are shaking things up with their anti-nuke advocacy, democracy promotion, and ambitious vision of a downsized Istanbul.Green Party History The forerunners of the Greens had some early successes, notably stopping construction of a hotel at a sea turtle nesting area near the Aegean town of Dalyan, the Hürriyet Daily News & Economic Review writes in a weekend profile of the party's past, present, and future.

You can hire a local tour guide who can take you to the sea turtle nesting area at night; no one is permitted to enter the 22 kilometer protected stretch after 6 p.m. without a tour guide.

The development is north of the turtle nesting area.

The Akamas is the only large unspoiled coastal area remaining in Cyprus and one of the very few important sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean.

Playa Grande is part of Las Baulas National Park, one of the most important turtle nesting areas on the whole Pacific coast.

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The finding, in tomorrow's issue of Nature, is the first solid evidence for the turtles» remarkably precise homing instinct, and it strengthens the argument by conservationists that as many nesting areas as possible must be protected to ensure diversity.

The team found that in years when these magnetic isolines moved apart, the turtle nests spread out over a larger area — by 1 or 2 kilometers.

International marine scientists today warned it will be vital to protect key marine turtle nesting grounds and areas that may be suitable for turtle nesting in the future to ensure...

Also, the living conditions were not ideal as the area lacks healthy grass patches and the humidity was not suitable for the turtles and tortoises to lay eggs.

Turtles and their habitats (including tanks, food bowls, decorations and substrate) should not be cleaned in food preparation areas to avoid cross-contamination.

There are lots of saltwater crocodiles and the area provides an important conservation habitat for dugongs, nesting turtles and migratory birds.

A couple of turtles are also found to be hanging around the the courtyard wetsuit area, so be careful not to step on them!

Nature - themed info boards educate guests about other area wildlife like the loggerhead turtles that nest on the beach and the fauna in the resort's mangroves.

Chances of seeing a turtle in the restricted area will not be as great as outside it, but it's not impossible either (Matt caught two on camera)!

Take a short walk to Tamarindo Beach or Langosta Beach from your villa, or a quick boat ride to the unspoiled shores of Playa Grande in the protected area of Las Baulas National Marine Park, a major nesting site for leatherback turtles.

 Hol Chan Marine Reserve led the activities, with the groups concentrating on cleaning up the beach areas close to the turtle nesting sites on the northern coat of Ambergris Caye.

Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve is lucky enough to have a unique phenomenon where the coral reef touches the coast, at Rocky Point, and the beaches are a nesting area for two types of turtles, the Green Sea Turtle - and the Loggerhead Turtle.

Once the female turtle heads back to sea, the marine biologist or hotel employees will relocate the eggs to a protected area to ensure that nesting sea turtles go undisturbed.

The Bacalar Chico Project is geared toward sustainable use and development of this unique area of North Ambergris Caye due to a variety of exceptional factors: at Rocky Point the reef touches the shore; the green sea turtle and the loggerhead nesting site between Robles and Rocky Point; the offshore marine habitat once known as a breeding area for Queen conch; and the seasonal spawning bank for the nassau and yellowfin groupers; the high diversity of terrestrial and vegatation zones.

Guanacaste enjoys over two million visitors each year, many of whom come here to visit the area's leatherback turtle nesting beaches.

Watch for the areas where your feet sink deeply into the sand and be careful to not disturb the nesting sea turtles, which are an endangered species.

This area is renowned for its vital turtle nesting grounds and sanctuary.

It is not uncommon for visitors here to swim with sea turtles or other friendly fish in the area - and the abundance of sea - life makes this beach a great spot for snorkeling.

This has meant a loss of nesting areas for the sea turtles to lay their eggs.

Located along what is known as «Sea Turtle Corridor», the island boasts a healthy turtle population with nesting and foraging areas for Hawksbills and Green Turtles

In the beach area are small crabs and snails; on the beach, directly in front of the property, are turtle nesting sites.

The turtles come year around to this protected nesting area, but at certain times they come in masses.

A large sandy area is sectioned off and is home to many turtle nests.

Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock outcroppings and lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.

The area around Tamarindo Beach is a nesting ground for endangered giant Leatherback turtles, and witnessing them lay their eggs in the sand is a magical experience.

Home to a high concentration of Hawaiian Green Sea turtles (honu), the area not far from Makena Landing is called «Turtle Town», where Dolphins, rays and the Hawaiian monk seal are commonly spotted as well.

The time of year when the turtles lay their eggs is known as «arribadas» and during this period national park police patrol the area to ensure that they aren't disturbed.

This important site hosts the South Pacific's largest loggerhead turtle nesting population, and the area's turtle encounter tours, which run from November to January, let you watch turtles coming ashore to nest.

This area is known for excellent fishing, snorkeling, swimming, stand up paddle boarding, turtle nestings, and is centrally located to some of the best surfing beaches in all of Costa Rica!

Named after the fact sea turtles regularly come to nest on the beaches of this area, El Nido (the nest, in Spanish) became a 360 km ² turtle sanctuary in 1984, which was then enlarged to 900 km ² and established as a protected area named El Nido Marine Reserve Park in 1991.

Aruba is home to several species of sea turtles, and visitors walking Aruba's beaches from March to November will likely encounter areas cordoned off to protect turtle nests.

If you're lucky, you might spot the turtles that nest on the remoter stretches of this coast: there is a conservation centre and nesting site on Lara Bay, home to some of the area's wildest and most beautiful beaches.

You can explore the mountainous areas with their many rivers and scour the shoreline looking for nesting turtles laying eggs in the sand.

Selected for its outstanding nature conservation values, Lady Elliot Island is one of the most important sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area for seabird nesting and an important habitat for marine turtles, manta rays, dolphins, sharks and coral reefs.

I don't care that they don't descend into Area 51 for the latest technical effects or hire Daniel Day - Lewis to bring turtle shells to life; their games are fun and that's ultimately what it's all about.

Conservation have increased the numbers back to the thousands, and although the nesting beaches are protected areas, decreasing the threat of poaching, the turtles still face danger from run - ins with fishing equipment and nets.

Padre Ramos has been a nature reserve since 1983 and is important because it is one of only two known nesting areas (of significant size) for the critically endangered Eastern Pacific hawksbill sea turtle.

MEDASSET recommends being sure to pack all your garbage out from the beach and avoiding patronizing «restaurants, bars, or hotels that have lights on the beach» (as artificial lights can lead baby turtles fatally astray from the water) or walking on the beach at night in areas where turtles may be nesting.

The Rapa Nui Rahui Marine Protected Area region is home to over 140 marine species found nowhere else on Earth, and the park will not allow industrial fishing, mining and other extractive activities... Mexico has also announced the expansion of the Revillagigedo marine park to create the largest marine reserve of its kind in North America to protect sharks, rays, whales, turtles and other important marine species.

In Australia alone, there are seven regional populations of green turtles that nest in different areas; the southern Great Barrier Reef, the northern Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea, the Gulf of Carpentaria, Western Australia's north - west shelf, the Ashmore and Cartier Reefs and Scott Reef.

The public also expected that while the power project was being appealed, construction work would not be allowed, particularly in the areas presented as habitat for the endangered Blandings turtle, but in fact, both the MOECC and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry allowed it.

In some coastal areas, turtles are altering their migratory routes and nesting sites, the report's authors write.

The turtles aren't quite out of the woods yet (that's a strange image...), because even if they are in areas protected from development, they can still be vulnerable to other threats such as stray logs from nearby forestry operations that drift and clutter beaches, blocking the way for turtles and keeping them from landing, or from going back to sea.

from one u-turner-to another - good job... i am known in our area as the animal whisper... picked up many turtles and have taken them to our lake, feed our deer, have rescued lots of dogs... keep treats in my car for those moments... currently working with a sickly red fox — that i must say - is turning the corner and looking pretty healthy... good job kev and laylau continue to amaze me — my motto - if i do nt stop to help who will?

I'm thinking the heat gun would not only help strip some of my old, painted furniture, but help me to bend some acrylic to finally finish the basking area I designed and built for my aquatic turtle, Myrtle.