The Grouper Mystery (2015)

Every year, in the southern pass of Fakarava in French Polynesia, thousands of groupers gather in secret followed by hundreds of sharks.

The Grouper Mystery (2015) poster

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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stéphane Lopez
Production: Les Films d'Ici, Andromède Océanologie, ARTE
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Microscopic World of Insects, Underwater Reef: Coral Colors, River Journey: From Source to Sea

Keywords

fish, diving, marine biologist, scientific study, scuba diving, scientific expedition, marine biology, forces of nature, spawn, french polynesia, nature documentary, scientific research, animal behaviour, animals & nature, wildlife documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grouper Mystery about?
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.
Who directed The Grouper Mystery?
The Grouper Mystery was directed by Gil Kébaïli.
Who stars in The Grouper Mystery?
The Grouper Mystery stars Laurent Ballesta, Pierre Tissot.
How long is The Grouper Mystery?
The Grouper Mystery has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Grouper Mystery?
The Grouper Mystery is a Documentary film.
Where was The Grouper Mystery produced?
The Grouper Mystery was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Grouper Mystery?
The themes of The Grouper Mystery include: The Microscopic World of Insects, Underwater Reef: Coral Colors, River Journey: From Source to Sea.