Episode number 4 of Series “Australian Wildlife”.
The life-cycle of the creatures living at, and in, the sea along the south-eastern Australian shore line. Tiny plankton provide foodstuff for birds and numerous small fish, whilst birds and bigger fish eat the smaller fish. Studies the sea gulls, terns, and the short tailed sheer-water. The fairy penguin and the Australian fur seal are also featured; and underwater life such as seahorses, crabs, octypus, stingrays and sharks. Narrated by Peter Wagner and devised by naturalist, Graham Pizzey.
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ACMI Identifier
007777
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Animal life cycles
Animals & Wildlife → Animal life cycles
Animals & Wildlife → Marine biology
Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Sea birds
Animals & Wildlife → Seals (Animals)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coasts - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coastal ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Life cycles (Biology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life cycles (Biology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)