Sentences with phrase «turtles nesting off»
The study revealed that tiger sharks undergo seasonal movements to take advantage of turtles nesting off the Carolinas during the summer.
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For non-Americans like me who, upon hearing the word «turtle», think not of confectionary but the creature upon which Discworld rests, Christopher Elbow describes this treat as «perfectly roasted pecans and soft caramel encased in premium dark chocolate... [topped] off with Grey Sea Salt from France.
We put on a «turtle shell» and pretended to waddle on like a turtle, being careful not to let our turtle shell fall off.
The study, conducted off the coast of Australia during the turtle nesting season, also found the behavior of healthy green turtles suggests that they do not perceive tiger sharks as a major threat during nesting season.
«Not only mammals — the sea off Cuba was so thick with 1,000 - pound green turtles that his boats practically ran aground on them.»
The days in LA start off rather chilly and it slowly starts warming... hence the turtle neck on top and mini on the bottom, so don't get confused.
Combine different shades and different materials — chunky knits, wool coats and pants, and soft turtle necks — and keep those white trainers, they will definitely finish off every look if you are not too much into those pointy flats.
This is easier said than done: as they watch the sunset and go to sleep, one turtle in particular just can't keep his mind off the hat.
Akumal — which means «place of the turtles» in Mayan — is a nesting and feeding site for green and loggerhead turtles which graze on the sea grasses found off the Yucatan coast.
The beach is known for a tribe of turtles that hang out in the waters, including one massive one lucky snorkellers will find often not far off the end of the... Read our full review of Perhentian Island Resort.
While we didn't see any dolphins this trip, we did see turtles just off the rocks, lots of shooting stars at night, and even a couple of whales that popped up to say goodbye on our last morning.
We didn't have time to snorkel the entire island, but off the southwest coast there are some good intricate banks of coral, while the west coast (high tide only) can be a good spot for spotting turtles.
Cast your line for sailfish off the coast of Iztapa or watch baby sea turtles nest at Monterrico.
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.
You are guaranteed to see 2 types of turtles even when only snorkeling not far off the beach.
Watch hundreds of loggerhead turtles nesting from November to January at Mon Repos Beach just off Bundaberg.
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.
We saw many turtles just snorkelling off the shore (you can hire a mask and tuba from the local people) but didn't go diving there.
An encounter with local turtles — who wait at «cleaning stations» to have algae and parasites picked off their shells by little cleaner fish, and nest on the island in the summer months — is almost guaranteed.
A longtime activist for nesting marine turtles, authorities believe Sandoval was killed for working to protect the animals against local criminal gangs that make money off raiding turtle egg nests.
A court settlement filed today requires the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that toxic oil - dispersing chemicals used in federal waters off California will not harm sea turtles, whales and other endangered species or their habitats.
In fact on Cape Hatteras, North Carolina — where there has been an ongoing feud between off - road enthusiasts and conservationists over beach access — it's been a record breaking year for nesting birds and sea turtles.