The World around us highlights the natural drama of a year in the life of Lord Howe Island, from the nesting seabirds to the world’s most southern coral reef. The history of the island, the tragedy of its exploitation and the modern-day struggle to preserve the unique values are presented.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303772
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lord Howe Island
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Coral reef ecology
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)