Its only exposure to the open ocean is at the northern end, and except for this ocean opening, the TOTO is surrounded by numerous islands, reefs, and shoals which make a peripheral shelter isolating it from ocean disturbances, particularly high ambient noise.
Its only exposure to the open ocean is at the northern end. The TOTO is surrounded by numerous islands. This was except for this ocean opening. The TOTO is surrounded by reefs. This was except for this ocean opening. The TOTO is surrounded by shoals. This was except for this ocean opening. These shoals make a peripheral shelter. This peripheral shelter is isolating it from ocean disturbances. Ocean disturbances are particularly high ambient noise.