Expedition to Franklin Island

Australia, 1974

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Describes an expedition organized by Marineland of South Australia to Franklin Island in 1974. The party, which included experienced field naturalists, divers and photographers, observed and recorded the behaviour of aquatic and land animals. Credits include: script and edited by Douglas Steen; photographed by Peter George, Peter Caprioli, Igo Oak, Doug Seaton; sound by Ray Swaby, Norman Robinson; commentary by Roger Caldwell.

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