Crown of Thorns: The Death of the Great Barrier Reef? – Theo Brown with Keith Willey (1972)

Author: Theo W. Brown

Co-author: Keith Willey

Publisher: Angus and Robertson, Sydney

Year: 1972

Type of Book: Softcover – Australian Natural History / Marine Conservation

Pagination: xiii, 128 pages

Illustrations: Black-and-white and colour illustrations

Size: Approx. 18 cm

ISBN: 020712390X

Description

Crown of Thorns: The Death of the Great Barrier Reef? by Theo Brown with Keith Willey examines the threat posed by outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns starfish to Australia's Great Barrier Reef during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The book explores the impact of these coral-eating starfish on reef ecosystems, the surveys undertaken to investigate their spread, and concerns about the long-term survival of one of Australia's most significant natural environments.

Illustrated with black-and-white and colour images, this 1972 publication offers a historical perspective on marine conservation, reef ecology and the environmental debates surrounding the Great Barrier Reef.

Includes an index.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers, with foxing to the page edges.

Why You'll Love It

An interesting vintage Australian natural history title documenting an important period in Great Barrier Reef conservation. Particularly appealing to readers interested in marine biology, coral reefs, environmental history and Australian wildlife.