Episode of Series “Fauna”.
A visually stimulating look at a wide variety of Australian island habitats and wildlife, both above and below the tide line. Aerial, surface and underwater photography explores the world of the birds, reptiles, mammals and fish that inhabit the islands and coral reefs. Prominently featured is one of Australia’s natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323851
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Aerial photography
Animals & Wildlife → Mammals - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Reptiles - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Aerial photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Underwater photography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)