Sentences with phrase «with fish habitats»

«The hurdles for behavioral changes are far lower than the hurdles for life and death,» said Bigford, who worked with fish habitats at NOAA for more than three decades.

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But most of the vitriol was reserved for the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), the federal body entrusted with protecting fish and fish habitat.

Various permits are also being advanced with state and federal agencies — such as water discharge, wetlands, air quality, water use and fish habitat permits and other approvals that will give them right - of - way access.

When these changes take effect, on a date which has yet to be announced, the prohibition on altering a fish's habitat will be replaced with a prohibition on causing «serious harm to fish that are part of a commercial, recreational or Aboriginal fishery, or to fish that support such a fishery.»

@transframer — With all due respect, you didn't really address the issues raised regarding: 1) actual # of extant vertebrate species; 2) the fact that land inverts «breath air» and would have drowned if not accounted for on the ark; 3) that the dino genera identified in the wiki link far exceeds 50; 4) the need to account for extinct land vertebrates in addition to those still around; 5) that many marine fish would have died as their habitat's salinity dropped; 6) that your % allotments for food / water don't reflect the fact that many forms require fresh meat and / or eat disproportionately to their sizes; 7) the specific dietary / environmental constraints involved in the migration to the Ark and the return trips from Mt. Ararat.

Adelphia says it strives to work with suppliers that are certified sustainable or that use fishing methods that are less damaging to fish habitats, such as long - line fishing.

Commercial fishing is destroying biodiversity as miles of nets sweep up the fish in their path, taking other marine life and coral - based habitats with them.

Over 40 people gathered in front of town hall with protest signs that included pictures of coastal fish and wildlife habitat that opponents say will be adversely affected by the plant.

Port Ambrose would interfere with shipping traffic and commercial fishing industries, and cause water quality impacts and habitat destruction.

With the taut suspense of a spy novel, Voigt paints a vivid world of murder, black market deals and habitat destruction surrounding a fish that's considered, ironically, to be a good - luck charm.

That's how a new and improved habitat — whimsically called La Chalupa, Spanish for a type of fishing boat with a tendency to capsize — got its start.

«They give the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a place at the table for siting decisions; they help protect sites with high potential risk for birds; and they minimize habitat fragmentation.»

First was the pipeline, a megaproject that challenged biologists to come up with habitat - protecting measures for fish and wildlife along a 1000 - km corridor of disturbance caused by construction.

«We found that prized sportfish, such as Brook trout and the smaller fish that trout eat, are disappearing from lakes where species of Bass have expanded their habitats,» said Karen Alofs, a postdoctoral researcher working with ecologist and conservation biologist Donald Jackson in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at U of T, describing a study published this week in Proceeding of the Royal Society B.

There are immediate reasons to study the vocal patterns of cetaceans: these marine mammals are threatened by human activities through competition for fishery resources, entanglement in fishing gear, collisions with vessels, exposure to pollutants and oil spills and, ultimately, shrinking habitats due to anthropogenic climate change.

The project would include more than 980,000 acres of «bridge habitat,» or connections from one «clump» to another, said Sarah Reif, a wildlife biologist with Arizona Fish and Game.

Linking vortex interactions with decreased muscle activity supports a hydrodynamic explanation for fish distributions in schools and in current - swept habitats.

But when the salinity of the water changes rapidly — as happened when fish invaded freshwater habitats — fish would have needed a much more efficient way of exchanging ions with their environment.

If pumping practices are not modified, scientists warn that these habitats will continue to shrink, and the fish populations along with them.

«We are seeing fish communities change from species that are adapted to large, free - flowing rivers to species that occupy small streams with isolated habitats.»

Elizabeth Griffin Wilson, a marine scientist with the international conservation group Oceana, points out that the new paper does not specifically investigate the effects of factors like fishing bycatch or habitat destruction, so she urges caution in comparing the human and natural toll on sea turtles.

In comparison with waters outside the MPA, animal abundance in reefs was as much as 50 times higher, «highlighting the importance of both habitat complexity and protection from fishing for fish populations.»

Ed Arnett, senior scientist with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a group devoted to preserving hunting and fishing habitat, said his group and others that support the sage grouse decision believe its success will depend on how it is implemented.

The totoaba's spawning grounds coincide closely with vaquita habitat, and fish poachers often snag porpoises in illicit nets.

They can cause damage to fishing gear and river banks, block intake screens, modify natural habitats and compete with native species, and it is this economic and ecological damage that makes this crab such an unwelcome arrival.

In this respect, the spectrum of species in Lake Victoria is now similar to that found in Lake Tanganyika or in marine habitats, where fish with pharyngeal jaws have existed alongside competitors without such jaws for up to 60 million years and have therefore never become specialized for predation on large fish.

Listening to fish in their home habitat can provide scientists with a lot of information without disturbing the animals.

And of course the fish, of every hue and size and shape, with bodies designed to quickly maneuver through reef structures, fend off predators with scalpel - like spines, scrape algae and avoid stinging tentacles, all coexist in these incredible habitats.

A decrease in coral cover can also reduce habitat for fish, with implications for reef - based fisheries.

Just like beef, poultry and produce, seafood may be subject to certain practices that endanger the quality of the fillet that lands on your plate or of the habitat the fish shares with other species.

Another open habitat is the North American plain, with white - tailed deer, American bison, Texas longhorns and wild turkeys roaming near a pond stocked with fish, turtles, & waterfowl.

Some lists may be very long and will take time to load Note: A new dropdown list will appear if a country has a sub-country Agency with mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Agency with mission of conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Includes each of the following for all 6 animal groups (Invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds and fish): KWL, reading passages (colorful with actual pictures of animals), reading comprehension (fill in the blanks) with answer key, interactive notebook foldable (correlates with reading passage), diary of an animal writing assignment, place the animal in its habitat.

Indeed, the rehabilitation of our water bodies can not happen with a denial of science that portrays the toll of global warming on our oceans due to excessive carbon dioxide emissions and human folly in overexploitation, unregulated and destructive fishing, marine pollution and habitat destruction.

The older kids love learning about and designing underwater habitats, particularly by diving down into the Abyssal zone, and the younger just appreciate playing with the fish.

Along with the fantastic views of Beaver Lake, our entire property is certified as a backyard wildlife habitat by both the National Wildlife Federation and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission.

Not only will sponges supplement the fish's diets, it will provide them with a more comfortable habitat.

Millions of dollars have been spent by families in neighborhood pet stores buying fish, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, lizards and birds, along with the aquariums, habitats, cages and all the ancillary products needed to care for these new members of the household.

Water quality has everything to do with meeting the habitat requirements of the fish being maintained.

The underwater viewing area showcases different reef habitats — from an underwater cave with corals and bright orange sponges to open water with a flurry of colorful fish (there are more than 70 different species!).

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American peoFish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American peofish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Site selection varies, but may include areas with brightly colored reef fish or green sea turtle habitats.

Most fish caught by fishermen on reefs need this important habitat to grow up in, safe from predators and with a good food supply.

«We're seeking a balance between beach recreation and habitat restoration,» Chris Dellith, senior wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura, said on Tuesday.

Channelkeeper is also supporting biological monitoring of nearshore underwater habitats such as kelp forests and rocky reefs in partnership with scientists from UCSB to track how fish populations and marine communities associated with these habitats respond over time to the protection provided by MPAs.

She has been a BOEM scientist and analyst since 2007, with expertise in fishes, fisheries, and marine habitats.

Home also to the ecologically rich natural marine habitat of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park, this region has forged its reputation through its synergy with the sea, and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to fishing, diving, boating and sailing.

Traveling through these, you will be treated to an exceptional underwater experience as you meet eye - to - eye with sharks, stingrays and other species of fish in their natural habitat.

With a menagerie of fish and sea life in their natural habitat, journeying 200 metres beneath the sea will most certainly reward you with some phenomenal sights — can you really think of anything more breath - takWith a menagerie of fish and sea life in their natural habitat, journeying 200 metres beneath the sea will most certainly reward you with some phenomenal sights — can you really think of anything more breath - takwith some phenomenal sights — can you really think of anything more breath - taking?