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Author:
Mccarey, Kevin.
Title:
Islands under fire : the improbable quest to save the corals of Puerto Rico / Kevin McCarey.
Publisher:
Ocean Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2012
Description:
xxiii, 264 p. ; 22 cm.
Subject:
United States.--Navy--History--History--20th century.
Bombing and gunnery ranges--Culebra Island.--Culebra Island.
Coral reef ecology--Culebra Island.--Culebra Island.
Marine ecosystem management--Culebra Island.--Culebra Island.
Culebra Island (P.R.)--History.
Notes:
Includes bibliography (p.261-2).
Summary:
The little-known story of how the the U.S. Navy almost destroyed a pristine coral reef to provide a target for gunners. Reveals how locals, politicos, and mariners came together to save a coral reef from certain destruction.
ISBN:
0982694083
9780982694084
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

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