Articles related to "Mangrove"



Growing Mangroves for Aquarists
Growing mangrove trees in a home aquarium or refugium is easy, fun and beneficial to your system if you follow these simple tips.
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Florida Keys' Delicate Environment and Its Unsung Champions!!
Paul, "The Wise Gardener!" describes a trip to the Florida Keys, in his own "Tropical Backyard", and discusses its very fragile ecology, and some special individuals who are trying to turn around what civilisation is destroying/altering!
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Pelicans
There are about eight species of Pelicans in the world today. Two that are seen in the Americas are the Brown pelican and the American white pelican. This week, the Brown pelican is in the spotlight. A majestic and impressive sight, encounters with the Brown pelican are not easily forgotten.
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World Conservation Monitoring Centre<BR>Site Review
World Conservation Monitoring Centre, Endagered Trees, Endangered Species, Coral Reefs, Mangrove, CITES
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Mangroves and Seagrasses
Aquarists can help research into the conditions necessary for healthy mangrove and seagrass development. This could help preserve coral reefs.
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A Biotope-Specific Refugium
A simple Red Mangrove and Shoal Grass refugium can improve the overall health and stability of your marine system and make you a more educated and informed aquarist.
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The Display Refugium
Adding feather dusters, sponges, seahorses and pipefishes to your refugium can turn your refugium into a display easily capable of rivaling your main display tank.
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Bintan Island, Near Singapore
Bintan Island was the trading crossroads between Indonesia, China, The Middle East and India, Now it is the chic crossroads for visitors to Singapore and Indonesia.
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Mexcaltitán, Nayarit, Mexico
Specializing in dried shrimp production, the tiny island of Mexcaltitán makes a great off the beaten path destination in western Mexico.
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Parque Bolívar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
It's a city park, yet it is crawling with prehistoric-looking lizards, green, striped and knarled, ranging free to the delight of tourists and Ecuadorian children alike.
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Setting Up a Simple Refugium
A refugium is recommended by many experienced marine hobbyists to help export nutrients and provide food for hard-to-keep species like mandarin gobies and anthias.
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Camellias and Rhododendrons
Discover the stately charm of these beautiful plants.
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Marine Aquarium Biotoping
An interconnected saltwater aquarium set-up comprised of several biotope-specific tanks is a great project and a good way to learn about natural marine ecosystems.
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Something's Fishy About Aquaculture

Fly Fishing in Ascension Bay
Ascension Bay (Bahia de la Ascension) is the northernmost, and most easily accessible of the three bays in the Yucatan Peninsula, and it offers an abundance of gamefish.
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Biotope-Based Marine Aquaria
Part 1 of this series of articles introduces the concept of an interconnected, biotope-based marine aquarium system.
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Brunei, Unique in S.E. Asia
While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.
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Thailand's Sea Gypsies
The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese
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Umm Tais National Park Qatar
Umm Tais National Park, on the north-eastern tip of Qatar, will give visitors an unrivaled opportunity see Qatar's wide variety of birds and marine life at close quarter
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Sleeping Lady Divers
Sleeping Lady Divers is a unique diving operation in pristine waters that few divers have visited because it is somewhat off the beaten path. However that remains one of its attractions. The other islands of FSM are touched on, Yap only briefly because it is the venue for an article of its own. In addition the independent state of Palau receives a fair share of attention.
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Luxury Ecotourism Destinations
Vacation destinations that offer eco travel make a service trip seem practically upscale.
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BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON
The Black-crowned Night-Heron is a chunky heron with its stocky, short-legs and short-neck. Both sexes have similar plumage.
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American Crocodile is Downlisted
The Endangered Species Act may be under fire, but it is working for crocodiles and other less charismatic species which might not protected any other way.
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Experience Borneo wildlife
A secret garden teeming with undiscovered wildlife lies in the eastern basin of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
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Going Back To Nature in Singapore
Despite being highly urbanised, there are many areas in Singapore where you can be in touch with nature. Three major natural habitats are highlighted here.
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St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
A US Virgin Islands vacation on St Thomas offers luxury tourist amenities, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, as well as beaches, shopping, and nightlife.
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Things to See and Do Around Nadi
Traditional Fijian market, marina with beautiful views, lush botanic gardens, rugged mountains, the most beautiful beach in Fiji and more are on offer in or around Nadi.
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The Caribbean: A Cure for the Ho-Hum Hiker’s Blues (Part 1)
Have your hiking haunts become ho-hum? Are your typical trails becoming tired and tedious? Then it’s time for a change of pace and scenery. With an endless supply of unique terrain, the Caribbean is the perfect elixer for a cast of the ho-hum hiker's blues. (Part 1 of 2)
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Yap
This article is about Yap. It is about how to get there, what not to do once you arrive, how to use love sticks if you are so inclined and even a few words about the diving,which is sensational especially with the mantas.
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BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK,BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
Biscayne National Park consists of 73,000 acres, 95% of which is covered by water,Biscayne National Park consists of 73,000 acres, 95% of which is covered by water
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Biscayne National Park near Miami is a water wonderland
Most visitors arrive by boat, but there are many ways you can explore this tropical paradise.
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Fishing Cat: Prionailurus viverrina
Explore the description of this tiny feline. A true fisherman of the wild.
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Renewable Energy: Tidal Power
Tidal power is now accepted as an economically viable and more environmentally acceptable kind of hydroelectric power. Tidal power can only be harnessed in coastal areas where tidal range is relatively high.
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The World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife fund and what it is doing to help protect the planet.
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Tigers and Conservationists Need Help

World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Wildlife statistics, International conservation, endangered species,
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Ken's Index of Web Environmental Resource Links
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Phuket Thailand and New Hotels
Phuket Thailand, offers hotels on its beaches, from budget to 5*. Now the beautiful beach of Nai Yang in the National Park Phuket has a new hotel - Indigo Pearl.
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Travel from Cairns to Cape Tribulation
When visiting Australia's tropical north, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rain Forest are a must-see for nature lovers. There are great tours departing Cairns.
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Travel to Darwin, Australia
The tropical capital of the Northern Territory offers, fish-feeding, World War II oil tunnels, Fannie Bay Gaol, the Museum and Art Gallery, Mitchell Street & more.
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American White Pelican
All about the American white pelican and its fishing and nesting habits. Groups of American white's fly in formation, rivaling even the most spectacular of air shows! They are massive, with an impressive wingspan, yet very private birds.
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Andaman Sea Diving, Part 2
Part 2 of the Andaman Sea diving adventure with Ocean Rover.
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Cayman Islands Diving
A perennial favorite for divers of all levels, Cayman Islands have something for everyone.
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Conservation Action Network
Saving the Earth
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Exploring the Pacific Coast of Mexico
The first in a series of destination places around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The first article is on the historical town of San Blas,Nayarit, Mexico
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First Novel Impresses; Advice for Writers
A first novel set in Florida is marked by excellent writing; aspiring writers may find help they need in writing manual.
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Going With Guides
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Hummers: Terminator of All-Terrain
Heads swivel when HumVees lumber by on the road. What are these babies about, anyway - is it all hype? Here's the inevitable truth about trekking across the red rocks of Sedona in an eight-foot wide diesel beast....
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Jellyfish Lake, Palau
Palau's unique Jellyfish Lake, not to be missed on your Micronesia tour.
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Melaka: The Rise of a Great Trade Centre
An introduction to the founding of Melaka (also known as Malacca) and its great years.
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