Ecotourism

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a tract of low, swampy land, especially in southern Florida

  • The everglades are a unique and important ecosystem in Florida.
  • Let's go on a hike in the everglade this weekend.
  • I heard there are some gators in the everglade, so be careful!
  • Her mind was like a mysterious everglade, full of hidden depths and secrets.

noun A person who goes for long walks or hikes, especially in the mountains.

  • The experienced hiker navigated the treacherous mountain trail with ease.
  • Hey, let's go for a hike this weekend and explore the new trails!
  • The hiker dude was totally stoked about hitting the trails and shredding some gnarly paths.
  • As a hiker of life, she embraced every challenge that came her way with determination and perseverance.

noun a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea

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  • The coral reef is home to a diverse range of marine life.
  • Let's go snorkeling and check out the reef!
  • That reef is lit, dude!
  • She navigated through the treacherous waters like a ship avoiding a reef.

noun a very large marine mammal with a streamlined body and a horizontal tail fin, breathing air through blowhole(s) on the top of its head

  • The whale population has been steadily decreasing due to overfishing and pollution.
  • I heard there was a whale sighting off the coast yesterday!
  • That party was a whale of a time!
  • She felt like a small fish in a big pond, surrounded by whale-sized competitors.

noun the activity of traveling to view and enjoy the changing colors of autumn foliage

  • Many tourists visit New England in the fall for the sole purpose of leaf peeping.
  • Let's go leaf peeping this weekend and enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn.
  • I heard the best spot for leaf peeping is up on that hill over there.
  • As the sun set, the trees turned into a vibrant canvas for our leaf peeping adventure.

noun a large aquatic mammal with a rounded body and paddle-like flippers, also known as a sea cow

  • The manatee is a large, herbivorous marine mammal that can be found in shallow coastal waters.
  • I saw a manatee swimming near the dock while I was fishing.
  • Check out that sea cow, it looks like a manatee!
  • She moved through the crowded party like a graceful manatee gliding through the water.

noun the activity of hunting wild animals for sport, typically with the intention of keeping part of the animal (such as the head or skin) as a trophy

  • Trophy hunting is a controversial practice that involves killing wild animals for their body parts as trophies.
  • I heard that trophy hunting is still legal in some countries.
  • Trophy hunting is just plain cruel, man.
  • In the business world, some people engage in trophy hunting by pursuing prestigious clients or deals.