The Grouper Mystery
“Every year, in the southern pass of Fakarava in French Polynesia, thousands of groupers gather in secret followed by hundreds of sharks.”
2015•52m•8.5•Released
Documentary
In French Polynesia, there is a place where every year, thousands of groupers gather in secret followed by hundreds of sharks… The photographer, diver and biologist Laurent Ballesta, with his team, wanted to better understand what motivates these fish to wait until the exact day of the full moon to spawn all at once! With the help of researchers from the CNRS of Moorea, they dived and conducted numerous experiments to study and witness this unique phenomenon. Taking advantage of this period of incredible richness, Laurent Ballesta did a record dive of 24 hours at over 20 meters.
Director
Gil Kébaïli
Writer
Laurent Ballesta, Gil Kébaïli
Languages
English, French, German
Studio
Les Films d'Ici
Cast
Laurent Ballesta
Self
Pierre Tissot
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Les Films d'Ici
Company
Andromède Océanologie
Company
ARTE
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