The Weedfish (2022)
Loading Docs S8E6 PG The hunt for an elusive fish in New Zealands disappearing kelp forests sends two marine scientists on a deep underwater dive. Our waters are under threat. In a bold attempt to defend them, two marine researchers and photographers embark on a wild search for the Crested Weedfish. The goal, capture a powerful photo of the rarely-seen fish before its home is damaged beyond repair.
Primary Title
- The Weedfish
Date Broadcast
- Monday 2 October 2023
Release Year
- 2022
Start Time
- 14 : 20
Finish Time
- 14 : 30
Duration
- 10:00
Series
- 8
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Whakaata Māori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Māori
Programme Description
- Loading Docs S8E6 PG The hunt for an elusive fish in New Zealands disappearing kelp forests sends two marine scientists on a deep underwater dive. Our waters are under threat. In a bold attempt to defend them, two marine researchers and photographers embark on a wild search for the Crested Weedfish. The goal, capture a powerful photo of the rarely-seen fish before its home is damaged beyond repair.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Fishes--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- Environment
- Nature
Contributors
- Matt Silcock (Director)
- Aart van Dijk (Director)
- Zoe-Rose Herbert (Producer)
- Crispin Middleton (Subject)
- Irene Middleton (Subject)
- Elisabeth Topping (Editor)
- Alex Longstaff (Editor)
- Matt Silcock (Cinematographer)
- Aart van Dijk (Cinematographer)
- Julia Parnell (Executive Producer)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Fishes--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand