Sentences with phrase «with whale sharks as»

Go on an unforgettable adventure as you swim with whale sharks as many times as you want.

In fact, Placencia is one of the best destinations where you go go snorkeling or diving with whale sharks as well as exploring the natural beauty of Southern Belize.

If you go a bit further offshore you'll reach the Ningaloo reef, a fantastic spot for diving, and if you visit between April and July then you can even snorkel with whale sharks as they migrate past.

Not exact matches

Claim your inner Picasso and go for it, or identify the critter after it comes off the grill (as I did with this whale shark / blowfish... whatever).

The FDA has recommended pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children avoid eating fish with a high mercury content, such as shark, swordfish, tile fish, king mackerel, and whale meat (McCance & Heuther, 2014, p 69).

The bottom line, as was true with whales and still is with bluefin tuna and other threatened fishes, is that ensuring shark species» survival also ensures the survival of multiple fisheries.

She had also traveled to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, to swim with rays and filter - feeding whale sharks to try to film their mouths as they feed.

The earlier study also compared shark population numbers with other apex predators, such as polar bears and killer whales.

As such, it provides the first real glimpse into what baleen whales were like before they evolved their feeding filters.Measuring about 9 to 11 feet long, the specimen was the size of a bottlenose dolphin, with huge eyes that took up a quarter of its head.Instead of echolocating, it most likely depended on keen underwater vision and sharp hearing to track fish and small sharks, which it would then tear apart and shred with its 1.4 - inch - long serrated teeth.

Jabado also found species with local legal protections for sale in markets, such as whale sharks and green sawfish, which she says shows «some species should be protected and managed locally and that there is a clear need for better enforcement of some of the current legislation.»

Explore rich, diverse coral gardens that help form these protective ocean walls, filled with hard and soft corals as well as the reef's most iconic species such as sharks, stingrays, turtles, whales *, groupers and cods, maori wrasse and parrotfish.

It's known as a place to encounter Whale Sharks as they migrate along the coast, and some companies use «spotter planes» to locate the Whale Sharks, giving you a much greater chance of diving with them.

This past year, Dr. Al Dove of Georgia Aquarium was invited to participate with seven other international scientists as part of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project.

Our bilingual captains are licensed and certified with rescue, first aid, and have taken groups management courses, are whale shark certified and marine biology courses as well.

• Manila — I didn't actually leave my hotel as I had too much work on and was only there a day • Bohol — to see the tree monkeys • Oslob — to swim with whale sharks • Banaue — to see the rice terraces

The headland actually offers a 360 degree view over the ocean, providing you with the chance to spot elusive mammal wildlife such as Manta - Rays, Sea Turtles, Sharks and Whales.

Campers will learn about marine animals such as dolphins, whales, sharks, reef fish, sea turtles, and coral with the Project AWARE Kids program, hands - on activities, and arts & crafts.

The personalized «adventure cruising» experience allows guests to choose the day's adventures, with activities such as swimming with whale sharks, catching fish and preparing it with a private chef, or spending the day on a hidden beach.

Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico isn't perfect though and you'd be hard - pressed to classify it as eco-tourism.

The waters were teeming with whale sharks, so I watched them from above until Luke threw himself back on to the boat just as exhausted.

It happens to be a great place to swim with gentle whale sharks as they migrate past the area.

As an editor, I was invited to swim with whale sharks in the Philippines.

Go north and before too long you'll find the geological curiosities of the Pinnacles Desert, the older - than - time stromalites of Shark Bay as well as superb diving and snorkelling with whale sharks and manta rays at Ningaloo Reef offshore.

You can also head on over to Oslob to swim with whale sharks although there is much controversy to this as many oppose their «domestication» and disruption of their migratory routines.

The goals of the Regulations are to (i) protect the whale sharks from over-exploitation; (ii) avoid conflict with other users of Gladden Spit such as commercial artesenal fishermen; (iii) protect the Gladden Spit marine environment; and (iv) provide a level playing field for local guides and tour operators to ensure an equal opportunity to participate in the benefits of whale shark tourism.

Watch this video of diving in the Maldives with footage of manta rays, whale sharks, grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, as well as some of its less vaunted smaller creatures such as frogfish and harlequin shrimps, at this beautiful atoll island chain in the Indian Ocean.

How: The PADI Whale Shark or Manta Ray Distinctive Specialty Certification is available as an add - on to your Journey with the Gentle Giants dive when you purchase online.

Let Three Islands Marine Charters take you on one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life as you snorkel with the whale sharks of Ningaloo Reef.

Richelieu Rock rates as one of the best places in the world for swimming with whale sharks.

Swim with the worlds biggest fish, the giant harmless whale shark, on this full day adventure on Ningaloo Reef which is often described as the experience of a lifetime.

The tour begins as the courtesy bus delivers you from your accommodation to our spacious 17 metre vessel, Draw Card, where the helpful crew equip you with all the gear you will need for your snorkel adventure with the whale sharks.

La Paz offers some unusual highlights, such as swimming with playful sea lion pups and the chance to see Whale Sharks (harmless plankton eaters, and the largest fish on the planet!).

The New York Times highlighted the fact that the «laid - back beach town» of Placencia (the village that serves as the capital of the peninsula) is close to many of the prime locations on the Belize Barrier Reef, including where scuba divers can swim with migrating whale sharks.

Both divers and snorkelers can swim with these giant whale sharks in the pristine and warm waters of southern Belize without any risk from these magnificent creatures as they do not pose any significant threat to humans.

Swim with manta rays, turtles, various fish, eels, and even with gentle and harmless giants — such as sharks and whales.

Let Three Islands Marine Charters take you on one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life as you snorkel with the whale sharks of Ningaloo

Activities to enjoy in Belize in 2018 include snorkeling or scuba diving with whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, bird watching (over 500 species have been recorded in the country), hiking through a national park, or visiting ancient Maya cities such as Lubantuum, Xunantunich, and Nim Li Punit.

Scuba dive with the swirling tornado - like formation of Barracudas, the big - eye trevallies, the thousands silver jack fishes, the giant size parrot fishes, the numerous turtles and many others such as mantas, eagle rays, tunas, scalloped hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and 3000 more species of fish.

Also expect unforgettable wildlife experiences, such as swimming with whale sharks and humpback whales, and safaris to spot Australian wildlife such as rare, black - footed rock wallabies (the smaller cousins of kangaroos), echidnas (similar to porcupines), red kangaroos, emus and many unique bird species.

There are only a handful of places on earth where you can regularly swim with whale sharks, and Ningaloo Reef is regarded as one of the best.

Feeding on fish eggs, tiny plankton and microscopic shrimp known as krill, whale sharks have no teeth, which is why they can be approached by humans with minimal risk.

With these low level flights you may be able to spot an array of marine life such as turtles, stingrays, reef sharks and in the season, whales.

Keep an eye out for larger marine life such as turtles, reef sharks, rays in the shallow clear lagoon waters amongst the reefs with the chance of spotting dolphins and the seasonal whale in the deeper waters.

As an added bonus, whale shark season in the Galapagos also offers encounters with humpback whales, pilot whales, reef sharks and the resident hammerheads,

You'll be diving with the big stuff too, such as White Tip Sharks, Hammerheads, Manta Rays, and if the season is right - Humpback Whales and dwarf Minke Whales.

The Andaman Sea is crammed with colourful coral and tropical marine life, set around some stunning tropical islands, and is characterised by sites such as the huge submerged boulders of the Similans and the chance to swim with whale sharks, leopard sharks and manta rays.

The world famous Richelieu Rock is perhaps the Thailand's most famous dive site, and it rates as one of the top places in the world for diving with whale sharks.

The diving here is characterized by coral reefs with lots of schools of fish as well as meatier subjects including sharks, rays, dolphins and even whales.

Swim with whale sharks or even migrating humpback whales as you stay in total luxury among the sand dunes at Sal Salis Wilderness Camp, where the remote outback meets the turquoise, wildlife - filled waters of Ningaloo Reef.

Whale shark sightings here are unique to anywhere in the world as these sharks have learnt to tag along with fishermen, sucking on fishnets for small bait fish left behind.