Flower Garden Banks

Date

1990

Journal Title

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Volume Title

Publisher

National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration Public Affairs

Abstract

Includes the history of discovery of this northernmost coral reef of the United States; overview of species, emphasis on the importance as a fishery; description of unusual coral spawning event each October; description of the Marine Sanctuary Program; and environmental impact of land-based pollution on marine environments. Abstract downloaded from OCLC World Cat.

Description

2 segments: 1) Interviews and narration; 2) Footage of marine life. Approximately 17 minutes. Videocassette.

Keywords

marine protected area, national marine sanctuary, coral reef, Flower Garden Banks

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