{"product_id":"crown-of-thorns-great-barrier-reef-theo-brown-1972","title":"Crown of Thorns: The Death of the Great Barrier Reef? – Theo Brown with Keith Willey (1972)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eTheo W. Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo-author: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeith Willey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angus and Robertson, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType of Book\u003c\/strong\u003e: Softcover – Australian Natural History \/ Marine Conservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e xiii, 128 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack-and-white and colour illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 020712390X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good. Light wear to the covers, with foxing to the page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40923457323137,"sku":"ORC260823","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/CrownofThorns_2.jpg?v=1789890211","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/crown-of-thorns-great-barrier-reef-theo-brown-1972","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}