The story of a CSIRO program in which a black weevil was introduced into New Guinea’s Sepik River in an attempt to control one of the world’s worst water weeds, Salvinia molesta. Narrated by John Stanton.
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ACMI Identifier
313809
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Beneficial insects
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sepik River (New Guinea)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water quality
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Weed control
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biological control systems
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)