The term
"water clarity" refers to how clear or transparent the water is. It is a measure of how easily we can see objects underwater.
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It is the steady flow of oceanic water washing over the reefs that promotes life and growth, while also supplying the
excellent water clarity divers crave.
The report said the lake now meets two critical standards for swimming: low bacteria counts and
high water clarity.
Then they headed for home, leaving behind sensors that could
measure water clarity every five minutes, 24 hours a day.
The bay has been protected as a marine sanctuary for more than 30 years and it typically features
excellent water clarity.
Of the two, Santa Cruz provides
better water clarity and operators have varied diving opportunities as they can access sites at Punta Carrion and neighboring Baltra and North Seymor Islands.
One last point on clarity - we can also see
increasing water clarity when we over-fish a species that consumes the zooplanktion or algal grazers.
Book a shark cage diving experience as this is the best time as far
as water clarity and Great White encounters...
The lake I am staying at has lost a lot of
water clarity due to an excessive amount of tannic acid.
You will enjoy Thich Nhat Hanh's valuable pebble meditation, reminding us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity,
calm water clarity and spacious freedom.
Increased vegetation, lower oxygen levels and
decreased water clarity can adversely impact recreational fish, such as yellow perch, bass and crappies.
Vancouver Island is ranked # 2 in the world for marine diversity and
water clarity according to the Jacques Cousteau Society.
Vivonne Bay is considered the best beach in all of Australia after being reviewed by Sydney University covering aspects
like water clarity and cleanliness.
Fish are significantly more active in the morning, and predictable afternoon winds
make water clarity less than ideal.
Reef Magic Cruises has exclusive access to a stunning coral reef location selected for it's
superior water clarity, coral quality and overall diversity of marine life.
Scuba enthusiasts consider Lake Tenkiller to be one of the best diving destinations in the state, and apart from excellent
water clarity all the way down to 28ft, the lake hides a variety of amazing dive sites including several wreck dives.
All within a short boat ride of one another on the outer Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland, these three reefs offer
superb water clarity and a rich variety of marine life.
ZSD can also be estimated from airborne or satellite radiometry, thus greatly increasing the geographic and temporal availability of
water clarity observations.
Separately,
water clarity affects the predation dynamics within aquatic ecosystems, particularly for highly visual predators, which may impact ecosystem structure and fisheries.
Over most of the global ocean, where phytoplankton plays a dominant role in
modulating water clarity, phytoplankton chlorophyll or primary production can be reasonably estimated from ZSD measurements.
«During the early 20th century, water clarity [in Walden Pond] declined significantly due to a combination of factors, including shoreline development and inputs of human wastes,» the researchers wrote in the paper.
The current flows mainly mild with
good water clarity and water temperature is always warm 28 to 29 degrees C.
Hokkaido's natural splendour doesn't stop there; Lake Mashu is widely regarded as the most beautiful in Japan and once held the world record for
highest water clarity.
Molokini - When snorkeling inside this sunken volcanic crater island a few miles offshore, you can see down fifty feet because of
amazing water clarity.
In addition to the southern sites, dive operators will sometimes visit reef systems on the island's westernmost coast, which is known for having
excellent water clarity.
The district shut the aquatic park's doors on Sunday when
the water clarity became questionable, according to Roy Cripe, Park District director.
Officials closed the pool after workers discovered
a water clarity problem.
Citizen scientists will monitor the same location daily and log information on water depth,
water clarity, weather conditions, presence of suckers and estimates of their numbers.
These fields include: sea life,
water clarity, seafloor composition, and any other objects you see (natural or human made).
A scientist trying to predict algal blooms probably has an equation that considers not just phosphorus levels, but also temperature,
water clarity, and many other factors.
At sampling sites from Westport to the Elizabeth Islands, trained citizen scientists gather samples and test temperature, salinity,
water clarity, and dissolved oxygen at the same locations, every five days from late May through September.
However, they concluded that the hydroacoustic method could still be useful in gauging the benefit of MPAs, as conventional survey methods are often prohibitively expensive and can be limited by issues such as diver depth limits and
water clarity.
Scuba diving is ranked number two in the world, according to the Jacques Cousteau Society — citing Vancouver Island for its marine diversity and
water clarity.
Off Ambergris Caye,
water clarity is variable, though generally decent.
Once again,
the water clarity was unbelievable.
The water clarity in the Abacos, is the clearest, most gorgeous she has ever seen anywhere on the planet and ideal for your SUP retreat.
The water clarity here has to be seen to be believed and has been the location of many fine tube rides.
Water clarity can reach 100 feet at certain times, but can also vary greatly based on seasonal variations in the outflow of Guyana's Orinoco River.
The wet season sees the arrival of the Panama Current, which flows down from Central America to bring warmer water and better
water clarity, along with sunnier skies.
The wall there starts at 55ft, good
water clarity and marine life.
Grand Cayman's
water clarity is is simply stunning.
The wall here starts at a mere 55ft, with Cayman's
water clarity the majestic drop off can be viewed from above.