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Islands Under Fire - The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico (Paperback, New)
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Islands Under Fire - The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico (Paperback, New)
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Loot Price R414
Discovery Miles 4 140
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A portrait of an often overlooked part of America -- Puerto Rico
and the Spanish Virgin Islands -- this is the little-known story of
how the U.S. government, in particular the Navy, almost destroyed a
pristine coral reef to provide a target for gunners. The author's
true, and humorous, account of his role in the sometimes bizarre
tale reveals how locals, politicos, and mariners came together to
save a coral reef from certain destruction, and how the need to
protect the fragile marine environment can bring meaning and
direction to anyone's life, young or old. The conservation efforts
represent a perfect example of what highly motivated citizens and
political leaders can achieve when taking action to protect what
they love. The author, hired as captain of a small research vessel,
led the underwater search for evidence of the coral reef damage
that would be used to convince the U.S. government to stop its
bombardment of the island. While he did not have a direct role in
the legal activities of Washington, DC, his efforts to collect
factual evidence that was used by the lawyers proved to be of
immeasurable importance. His role enabled the Culebrans, the
residents of this tranquil island paradise, to gather proof of the
destruction, which ultimately convinced everyone -- including
President Nixon -- to stop the carnage. This triumphant tale serves
as an inspiration for anyone wanting to make a difference in
environmental conservation.
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