The coast of islands: jewels of the reef

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TitleThe coast of islands: jewels of the reefSummaryDocumentary about the coral quays in the Great Barrier ReefContentsDiscussion on James Cook’s expedition to Australia, and his encounter with the Great Barrier Reef. The segment then describes Queensland’s coral quay’s as “the Jewels of the Reef”, and that “Cook learned (to respect the reef)” -- Description of the names given to the quays from James Cook -- Description of the coral quay’s geography and composition, along with its appeal for tourists -- Interview with a divemaster on Heron Island, who discusses the tameness of the sea creatures. The diver makes mention of “Harry” and “Fang”, who were two eels who were infamous for “posing for the camera” -- Discussion on Heron Island -- Interview fragment with the owner a Heron Island resort -- Discussion on the nocturnal animals of the Great Barrier Reef -- Discussion on Lady Mulgrave Island -- Vox populi with people camping on Lady Mulgrave Island -- Discussion on Wilson Island, which was esteemed for its laissez-faire resort -- Discussion on the geology surrounding the quay -- Discussion on “walking trees” -- Discussion on the “architecture” and biological composition of the Great Barrier Reef -- Includes a description of the different types of coral -- Discussion on the receding waters around the quay, which exposes a “different side of the reef” -- Description of sea creatures such as Sea Cucumbers, Starfish, and Cone Snails -- Description of an observatory available at the Barrier Reef -- Description of sea creatures, such as the Trumpetfish and Lionfish -- Description of the wreckages found across the Great Barrier Reef, with Lady Elliot island being particularly threatening -- Description of the lighthouses found around the reef -- Description of the tourism prospects of the Great Barrier Reef, and the impact they pose on the quays -- Discussion on the growing industry of “Bio-tourism” -- Fragment of an interview from a Bio-tourist operator, who talks about her thoughts on the industry -- Concluding message on the cautious use of the quays, and program conclusion.Corporate AuthorNetwork TenVideo File Name4021168CreditsPresenter: Glen TaylorOriginal Format 1 inch video tapeCollation1 video file (MP4) (43 minutes) : digital ; 1.72GBDate6th August 2002ImprintBrisbane : Network Ten, 2002

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The coast of islands: jewels of the reef