Follow youth conservationist Spencer Hitchen on his journey to understand the imminent threats to the endangered Maugean Skate and the intrinsic beauty of a species that exists both in the real world and in the imaginations of its supporters. Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania, the sole remaining home of the Maugean skate, is at risk, but there’s still time to act.

A Land and Sea for All film directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Josh “Bones” Murphy (ARTIFISHAL, THE SCALE OF HOPE) made in partnership with Environment Tasmania, Holdfast Collective, Rauch Foundation, and Reichstein Foundation.

Featuring Palawa man Lyndon O’Neil, artist Wendy Edwards, First Dog on the Moon, Andrew Wilkie MP, and more.

The 60-million-year-old Maugean skate has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Discovered only in 1988, the skate now faces a ‘very high’ risk of extinction.

Event Schedule:

Expert Panel: Panel members include Palawa/Pakana man Lyndon O'Neil, shark and ray scientist Dr Leonardo Guida from the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Andrew Wilkie MP for Clark, Tasmanian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, and marine policy expert Eloise Carr.

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Meet either before the film to watch alongside ACF Community Canberra co-convenor, Amy, or afterwards in the drinks session. Amy will be wearing an ACF T-shirt