Westernport Bay: the ecosystem

Australia, 1981

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Episode of Series “The Changing Landscape”.
Graham Pizzey, photographer of wild birds runs a reserve where people can view the birds without affecting the natural environment. He stresses the importance of the need for environmental studies in the Westernport region before it is disturbed by industry.

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Credits

producer

Harris Smart

production company

ABC-TV (Australia)

Duration

00:31:02:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1981

Appears in

The Changing Landscape

Group of items

The Changing Landscape

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

015543

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Victoria

Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Australia

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Westernport Region (Vic.)

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Australia

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography

Places → Westernport Region (Vic.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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