A reef is a ridge or shoal of rock, coral or similar relatively stable material, lying beneath the surface of a natural body of water. Many reefs result from natural, abiotic processes—deposition of sand, wave erosion planing down rock outcrops, etc.—but there are also reefs such as the...
Home to virgin reefs, rare sharks and vast numbers of exotic fish, the Coral Sea is a unique haven of biodiversity off the northeastern coast of Australia. If a proposal by the Australian govemment goes ahead, the region will also become the world's largest marine protected area, with restri...
“So the first form of life is a coral polyp. That is your foundation. The foundation of life is a coral,” said Ekolu Lindsey, a Lahaina community advocate who has long pushed to restore coral reefs, fishing and traditions in his hometown. Lahaina’s ...
The study was conducted in a large shoreline–island–reef complex near Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Figure1). Major marine habitats sampled in the study area consisted of mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs. The mangrove forest on the mainland is dominated bySonneratia albaand fresh...
The Gulf of California is known for its unique marine biodiversity. 7 Sea Rich in biodiversity and marine habitats. The Red Sea is known for its vibrant coral reefs. 6 Gulf Often characterized by rich fishing grounds. The Persian Gulf is vital for the fishing industry in the region. 6 Sea...
1. What is the purpose of a mooring buoy? Mooring buoys are placed in waters as warning points for ships, to guide or warn sailors of dangers ahead, and to prevent the vessel from drifting by fixing it firmly with the seabed using the mooring line. They also aid in coral reef conservat...
"Snapper fish" is a general term for fish from the family Lutjanidae and mostly from the genus Lutjanus, found in coastal tropical locations. They are common game fish, which are caught by private fishermen and commercial fishing organizations alike, har
A running account of what happens when fishing crosses the line from a hobby into a twisted obsession
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Luckily for Lakes Jam concertgoers, Lakes Jam has put up a lost and found on their Facebook page, with many of the items they recovered after the festival.IS SOMETHING MISSING? Some of the items recovered include credit cards and driver's licenses, phones, and sunglasses. The Facebook pag...