Jamaica and the Sea

Synopsis
Filmed in Jamaica just after Hurricane Gilbert, shows the work of marine scientists studying the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes and human pollution (Kingston Harbour) on various ecosystems. Coral reefs, mangrove swamps and sea grass act together to protect tropical coastlines from effects of winds and waves and help bind together the fine sediments flowing in rivers towards the open sea. Effects of sewage pollution and over-fishing have serious consequences on tourism and the fishing industry.
Series
S330 Videocassette 2
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1989
Availability
Out of distribution
Subjects
Biology; Environmental science
Keywords
coral reefs; ecosystems; hurricanes; Jamaica; oceanography; pollution; shorelines

Credits

Producer
Tony Jolly

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
DVD-R
Price
£34.99 (CM)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
25 minutes
Year
2011

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£34.99 (OU)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
25 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Canny Store

Web
https://cannystore.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 207440
Address
The Mansley Centre
Timothy’s Bridge Road
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9NQ
Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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