Rocky Shore, The

Synopsis

An exposition of sea shore zonation as taught to first year zoology students at the Dove Marine Laboratory, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Photographed on a stretch of rocky coastline exposed to the North Sea, the film explains the conditions of life on the lower and upper shores and examines the characteristic animal and plant life in this physically adverse environment.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1975

Availability

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Uses

Introductory marine biology courses, fifth and sixth forms with interests in marine ecology.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

ecosystems; seashore ecosystems

Credits

Writer

Frank Evans

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Newcastle upon Tyne, Department of Zoology

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor