All around the globe, coral reefs are losing their wonderful colours due to global warming. Bunaken in Indonesia remains a miraculous exception. These islands, lying off the northern tip of Sulawesi, rival a painter’s palette in the splendid array of colours seen in the reefs. This healthy and diverse community probably has more species of coral than in the majority of other coraline areas of the world.

Awards

Winner - Best Wildlife Documentary, Festival Mondiale de l'Image Sous-Marine, Antibes 2001

The remarkable story of Ron & Valerie Taylor, who have been filming the ocean and its creatures for more than 35 years. Using largely unseen archival footage, the series weaves underwater adventure, natural history and conservation into three episodes. ‘Shadow Of The Shark’ allows the audience an insight into the couple’s intimate relationship with the sea, focusing in particular on the ocean’s most vicious predator – the shark.

Details

Running Time : 3 x 60 min
Year Of Production : 2000
Produced By : Jennifer Cornish Productions

This information-packed special is the ultimate survival guide for swimming in the ocean. The information is presented through interviews with those who study sharks and their behaviour and reinforced by incredible footage of the most feared predator of the sea. These images are juxtaposed with the vastly differing viewpoints of those who wish to protect an endangered species and those who would rather have it eliminated from the oceans. On-screen graphics about sharks and their behaviour dispel myths as well as list tips for safe swimming.

Details

Running Time: 1 Hour
Year of Production: 2000
Produced by: Great Wight Productions.

From the director of the popular ‘Barefoot Bushman’ series comes the remarkable story of Solomon – the crocodile who almost crushed the life out of Karla Bredl. Rob Bredl, described as real life ‘Crocodile Dundee’, is back to trace the life of this wild creature from a hatchling until he was caught as a 4.5 metre rogue crocodile over 500 kilometres and 14 years later. Also includes the first-hand incredible story of the attack and rescue of Rob’s niece Karla from the croc’s jaws.

Details

Running Time : 1 x 60 min
Year Of Production : 2000
Produced By : Vic Martin Productions

An observational, docu-drama series set in the Kosciuszko National Park, Australia’s highest altitude region that in the coldest months becomes both a sporting winter wonderland and a treacherous fool’s paradise. Southern Exposure follows the Kosciuszko Park Rangers, the constant visitors and the local farming families living on the edge of the park through the four seasons of the year. The Park Rangers are required to manage the parks, find lost skiers and bush-walkers, to manage the interface between the park and the farming area around, and to protect the natural wild life in the park.


Details

Running Time: 4 x 1/2 hours
Year of Production: 2000
Produced by: Beyond Productions