A New world below

Canada, 1986

Film
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The extension of Canada’s coastal sovereignty to 322 km (200 miles), together with the increase in offshore oil and gas activity, has led to a dramatic increase in the demand for knowledge about the sea. The film highlights the work of the Atlantic Geoscience Centre, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, in Nova Scotia. Stunning visuals include rolling icebergs and undersea volcanoes. Research is shown to depend on both high-technology and patient, minute analysis.

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Credits

director

Mike Mahoney

co-producer

Barry Cowling

Rex Tasker

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:27:50:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

316281

Language

English

Subject categories

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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