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French Polynesia's SEXY SECRET 🤐 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 432
October 13, 2023 · 21 min · 304K views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos anchors in Fakarava, French Polynesia, to document the annual mass spawning of grouper in the atoll's South Pass.0:13 This event occurs on the full moon between June and July, drawing thousands of grouper and high densities of gray reef sharks into the narrow pass.0:06 Tidal flow creates extreme currents, requiring the crew to dive in teams with a dedicated lookout in a dinghy to track bubbles and manage pickups in rough water.3:25 During the dives, the crew encounters five-knot currents and significant shark activity, particularly at night.15:43 One crew member experiences ear barotrauma during a rapid descent, which is treated with an ear dryer and swimmer’s ear drops.9:15 The spawning event itself takes place during a night dive on an outgoing tide, characterized by intense surge and predatory behavior from sharks.14:01 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of diving in high-current, remote reef environments.
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