The rich diversity is also apparent in locales such as a river that springs from a limestone cliff, where one can engage in quiet contemplation amid the sound of gushing whitewater worthy of a kayaking epic, or an ocean beach where surfers share the sand with camels and casbahs.

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"Light, sound and human presence will force otters, that would otherwise move up and down the river, on to the road, " he added.

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The procedure is necessary so that manned boats that help hold the floating span in place against river currents are not required through the night ( 213K AIFF sound or 213K WAV sound).

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