The origin and growth of the Islets making up the Florida Keys is explained. Mangrove bushes grow with amazing rapidity providing shelter to sea-birds, and assisting in the formation of marine life such as crabs, lobsters, and shell fish, all of which play their part in stabilising the growing islet. Rain helps reduce the salty content of the substratum until it is able to support other forms of plant life besides mangroves. Eventually insects and reptiles are soon represented and the ecological history of the island is complete.
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ACMI Identifier
310826
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Florida
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Island ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mangrove
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marsh ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)