Along Newfoundland's Shores

19627 min 13 secFilm: Documentary, News Magazine (1940-1965)

Island of Birds (2 min.): Camera close-ups on Green Island near Newfoundland. Caplin Harvest (2 min.): Silvery caplin wash ashore, making an easy catch for fishermen. Outports on the Move (4 min.): House after house is floated to the Newfoundland mainland, where schools, hospitals, stores and services are available.

Subject categories


  • Environment and Conservation > Animal LifeAnimal-based IndustriesBirdsFish and ShellfishOceans, Seas and Estuaries
  • Animals > Aquatic AnimalsBirdsFish and Fishing
  • Fishing and Hunting Industries > Newfoundland
  • Science > Biology
  • Social Studies > Communities in Canada/World
  • Geography > Territory: Regional