In 1972, the Victorian Government responded to a conservation campaign and further industrial development in Westernport was halted. A major scientific study was initiated to examine how the relatively undeveloped bay functions and what future plans should be.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320047
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westernport (Vic.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)