Corals Last Stand Denmark Screening

Corals’ Last Stand - Film Screening

Join us for a screening of Corals’ Last Stand, a powerful documentary that shines a light on one of Australia’s most unique and threatened marine ecosystems. After the film, stay on to share your reflections over a bowl of soup (suggested donation $5). All proceeds go towards the Denmark Environment Centre.

About the Film
Perched on the edge of the continental shelf, 300km from the Australian mainland, lies Scott Reef - an ancient coral atoll that has evolved in isolation for over 15 million years. Home to more than 1,200 species, including endangered sea snakes, green turtles, and pygmy whales, Scott Reef is a place of extraordinary ecological richness.

But this sanctuary is under threat. Sitting atop the massive Browse Basin gas field, Scott Reef faces the prospect of 50 new oil and gas wells. Energy companies argue such projects will help the world transition to net zero, while conservationists warn that the reef - and the life it sustains - could become collateral damage.

Corals’ Last Stand follows a voyage led by author Tim Winton, musician John Butler, and other prominent Australians as they journey to the reef, raising awareness of the risks posed by industrial development to this irreplaceable ecosystem. This 30 minute documentary asks a pressing question: can Australia afford to exploit this fragile environment at a time of rising global temperatures?

Nukunonu - Special Feature
The screening will also include short clips shared by Sonny Lewis, who travelled with Dr Brad Norman and Dr Samantha Reynolds to Nukunonu in Tokelau in 2018/2019 to investigate a stranded whale shark. Sonny will present drone footage from this remarkable journey, along with cultural practices from the island, offering an intimate view of corals and ocean life in another corner of the Pacific.