CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 0h 52m

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.

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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.

Directed byGil Kébaïli

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Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
FR
Released
July 11, 2015
Studios
Les Films d'IciARTEAndromède Océanologie

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Mystère Mérou - Bande Annonce - Prog 2015

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Starring
Laurent Ballesta

Laurent Ballesta

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Pierre Tissot

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Directed by
Gil Kébaïli
Written by
Laurent Ballesta
Laurent Ballesta
Gil Kébaïli

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