The rich variety of delicate living organisms which abounds on the Malayan seashore, on sandy beaches, coral reefs and in mangrove swamps. The fascination lies in the various forms of sea life left by the receding tide and the strange creatures found above as well as below the surface.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006664
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Malaya
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coastal ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coral reef ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mangrove
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Documentary → Documentary films - Malaysia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Biology - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)