Footage shows rare scenes of great seas that crash on the Macquarie Island coastline, restless seabirds, majestic penguins and the ruthless life of native seal pups.
Story - Norman Laird
Photography - Norman Laird
Direction - Norman Laird
Editor - Roy Vider
Effects - John Wright
Commentary - John Pearce
Sound - Harry Lloyd
Produced by the Tasmanian Government Film Unit.
Authorized by the Government of Tasmania in co-operation with The Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition 1947-1952.
Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.
Tasmanian Archives: Film - Wildlife of Macquarie Island. Tas Government Film Unit production - 16mm colour (sound) - 11m 28s - (Reference: AB869/1/3118).
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