Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
• VHS Release Date: July 11, 2000
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0792254767
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,396 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Few biological wonders can rival those in Australia's Great Barrier Reef for spectacular beauty, and few filmmakers can rival National Geographic's lush photography. The giant colonial organism, though endangered by pollution and other threats, still spawns once each year in a gorgeous frenzy of new growth. It's a fertile time for all of the creatures dwelling in and around the reef structure, and the National Geographic cameras capture barracuda, bright damselfish, giant marine worms, and many other lovely and fascinating neighbors. Neville Copland's gentle music complements the serene photography, and the narration, while interesting, doesn't distract the viewer from the stunning delights on the screen. We can't all afford a diving trip down under, but Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the next best thing. --Rob Lightner

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, November 21, 2000

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Kerrie Salter (Bainbridge, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic's Australia's Great Barrier Reef [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This documentary brings splendid color, beautiful creatures, and amazing music to the screen. You get one full hour of nothing but the creatures of the Great Barrier Reef. This video is loaded with information and keeps your eyes glued to the screen. The music is also very relaxing, whenever I get tired and want to relax I'll even turn on the movie to just hear the music.