The Islands: Watery Outposts of Australia

Australia, 1985

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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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Credits

producer/director

David Moore

Duration

00:25:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1985

Appears in

Fauna

Group of items

Fauna

Explore

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

Documentary

People → Moore, David

Places → Australia

Places → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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