Sentences with phrase «with shallow coral»

This is partly due to the bargain prices for courses offered by Koh Tao's dive centres, but also because of the numerous sheltered nearby bays with shallow coral reefs that make excellent training reefs for student divers.

In many places, the islands are fringed with shallow coral gardens, where hard and soft corals thrive.

In many places, the islands are fringed with shallow coral gardens, where hard and soft corals and sponges prosper harmoniously among myriad marine life.

With shallow coral gardens and steep drop - offs that are home to many exotic flora and fauna the variety of underwater vistas to explore is endless.

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«New deep reef ocean zone, the rariphotic, teeming with new fish species: New zone comprises reef fishes — including numerous new species — That live well below shallow coral reefs.»

The long - term geological record reveals an early Cenozoic warm climate that supported smaller polar ecosystems, few coral - algal reefs, expanded shallow - water platforms, longer food chains with less energy for top predators, and a less oxygenated ocean than today.

We can't say with 100 % certainty that all shallow - water coral reefs will die, but it is a pretty good bet.»

Current research suggests that ancient coral reefs began as deep, dark communities that evolved into highly diverse systems by establishing communities in shallower water environments with more light.

Shallow, flat tanks with a large surface area will provide adequate light and promote good water circulation around each piece of coral.

At the north, you'll find a shallow sandy bottom with a colorful coral reef and a huge range of juvenile fish life.

This lagoon is protected by a coral reef, with shallow waters so it is popular with families and also windsurfers and kiteboarders.

It is a shallow dive of 15 meters, slowly sloping bottom with islands of coral reef scattered going north to west.

Most of this dive site is quite shallow with the best and brightest of the corals and macro activity at around 5 meters, so your low air consumption will give you plenty of time to explore and take photo's.

A shallow reef with great coral growth and a huge array of giant sea fans; pygmy sea horses, crab - eyed gobys and mantis shrimp have all been found here.

Pulau Gaya, the largest island, offers possibly the best beaches and corals, while the littlest island, Pulau Mamutik, is an internationally - renowned macro dive site, ideal for novice divers with its shallow waters and gentle current.

Most of the dive sites are pristine coral reefs with colorful soft corals and crinoids, vast staghorn coral fields and huge table corals in the shallow parts, giant elephant ears in the deeper parts, giant sponge barrels along the slopes.

The inner coastal waters are shallow and are sheltered by a line of coral reefs, dotted with islets called cayes», extending almost the entire length of the country.

Fish, coral, and even octopus prefer shallow water with lots of light: the deeper you go the less there is to see so the Reefdancer stays on top, while you sit in an air conditioned underwater cabin.

Soft coral gardens explode in rainbow hues that transform walls into undulating works of art, and bright shallows swarm with tropical fish decked out in bright, intricate patterns.

The south coast offers steep offshore slopes and walls in open water, while the east coast pampers with short boat rides to coral formations in shallow to medium depths.

Island beaches and coastlines may face extensive shallows filled with coral heads, or transition into spur - and - groove coral reefs that slope downward to depths of 40 to 60 feet before turning into steep walls that can drop thousands of feet.

However, once you reach the reef it fills your vision: shallow, well - lit water with a myriad of corals and fishes in bright iridescent colors.

Explored miles of shallow reefs laced with swim - throughs and coral grottoes.

It has two types of reefs, a shallow reef that extends to 30 ft and a very wide, deep reef beginning at 40 ft and extending to 80 ft.. The shallow reef features mature elkhorn and huge masses of lettuce coral that look like loaves of bread densely covered with a growth of lettuce leaves.

To begin with, there are the shallow corals at or near the surface.

Karpata combines abundant marine life with groves of elkhorn coral starting in shallow water.

The diving is pretty nice, sloping reefs with healthy soft on the deeper areas and hard corals bommies in the shallows.

So, both are now safe to swim in, with soft sand underfoot in the shallow waters and with 30m of visibility is superb for snorkelling and diving among the corals and colourful fish.

There are 72 dive sites between Punta Maroma and Tulum providing divers with numerous reef formations, giant coral buttresses deep walls and shallow plateaus.

The swimming is shallow along the east coast with the sand giving way to a coral reef table and is perfectly safe provided you don't adventure into the channel beyong.

On a good day this is one of the most beautiful shallow reef dives with perfect coral formations in good health.

Amazing vibrant coral is found in reasonably shallow waters with a diverse array of fish making it their home.

With duvet - soft sand, clear shallow water for safe swimming, two small islands (Koh Rang Nok and Nai), a coral reef and caves, Ao Phra Nang has all the ingredients of a perfect beach.

Once you are comfortable with the equipment and your instructor thinks you are ready, you will head into deeper waters (up to 15 feet deep) to go scuba diving at a shallow coral reef teeming with aquatic life.

For a gentle and shallow dive with an easy current and colorful coral, head to the Rubiah Sea Garden and say hello to the turtles.

The deeper part of Halik continues into beautiful coral ridges down to 30m +, providing the more experienced divers with an opportunity to see some bigger fish life such as sharks, trevallies and the occasional big ray, whilst still being able to extend the dive time by moving up into the shallows.

The shallow part of this site begins at around 4m with a small wall going down to 12m consisting of a very colourful hard coral reef where big schools of drummers and rainbow runners can be seen passing by as well as a variety of other reef life.

With extraordinary topography, ranging from a shallow sandy bottom filled with small bommies, followed by a 3 m drop covered with coral and a huge variety of fish including turtles, clownfish and baby shaWith extraordinary topography, ranging from a shallow sandy bottom filled with small bommies, followed by a 3 m drop covered with coral and a huge variety of fish including turtles, clownfish and baby shawith small bommies, followed by a 3 m drop covered with coral and a huge variety of fish including turtles, clownfish and baby shawith coral and a huge variety of fish including turtles, clownfish and baby sharks.

For novice divers and snorkelers the Phi Phi area is an ideal destination, with superb shallow water coral bays and beaches.

The archipelago is enormous and there are some areas where soft corals and sea fans dominate, other areas with astounding hard coral formations, sea grass beds, mangroves, shallow reefs, drop offs, caves, black sand, white sand, vertical walls, seamount's, ship wrecks, planes, shallow water lagoons, and massive pinnacles.

With three marine reserves to choose from, each full of hidden islands, bays and beaches surrounded by shallow fringing corals, we have an unbeatable range of sites to dive and snorkel, all filled with a stunning variety of fascinating sea lWith three marine reserves to choose from, each full of hidden islands, bays and beaches surrounded by shallow fringing corals, we have an unbeatable range of sites to dive and snorkel, all filled with a stunning variety of fascinating sea lwith a stunning variety of fascinating sea life.

The rock in the middle of the bay has very steep drop offs to the south and west and an amazing shelf in the north that is carpeted with wrinkled soft corals in the shallows.

The first of its many attractions is a shallow coral reef and wall with some large overhangs.

The shallow lagoon is dotted with hundreds of coral patches that harbor parrotfish, butterflyfish, octopus, and other marine species.

These are Pacific - style atolls with coral islands surrounding a fairly shallow lagoon.

Whether you're an experienced diver, or just getting your feet wet, the island is littered with small, personable dive shops where you can rent gear, take a short class, and explore the shallow warm waters of places like Coral Cove.

Home to amazing coral reefs with thousands of species of tropical fish, the island's shallow waters make it a heavenly snorkelling spot.

Though most famous for walls, the underwater landscapes of The Cayman Islands also feature more gradual slopes, spur - and - groove coral formations and shallow sites, along with several noteworthy wrecks.

Exquisite reef formations and walls beginning as shallow as 35 ft are draped with colorful sponges and corals that burst through the crystal clear water.

With its unique geographical features, such as bays, inlets, estuaries, atolls, the world's second largest coral reef, lagoons, abundant shallow water flats and easy access to deep, open waters, Ambergris Caye offers a wide variety of fishing experiences and opportunities.