The delicate and awe-inspiring environment of Antarctica is threatened by unrestricted tourism, oil and mineral exploration, and the competing territorial claims of several nations. The program explores several of the most pressing issues, including whaling, the inadequacies of the Antarctic Treaty, and the intended legitimisation of mining by the minerals convention.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303912
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)