Episode of Series “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau”.
The coral reef with its myriad of little homes, caves and crevices is an attractive centre for tropical marine life. A delicate balance is maintained by all its inhabitants, for life on the reef is a continuous struggle to survive. Jacques Cousteau and the crew of Calypso are shown examining the different varieties of plants and animals in the reefs. Commentator: Rod Serling.
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ACMI Identifier
002419
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Aquatic biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coral reefs and islands
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Underwater exploration
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coral reef ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coral reefs and islands
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Underwater photography
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Aquatic biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine ecology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)