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.”
8.5
2015
52m
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.
Key Crew
Director
Gil Kébaïli
Writers
Laurent Ballesta
Gil Kébaïli
Music
Stéphane Lopez
Cast (2)
Laurent Ballesta
Self
Pierre Tissot
Narrator (voice)
