The Mystery of the Med Rings

Explore the mysterious giant rings of the Mediterranean, buried at a depth of 120m, with the world-famous Laurent Ballesta, world-renowned diver and his team, to understand the origin of these unique and unknown formations.

2025

1h 31min

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Laurent Ballesta
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Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain
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Thibault Rauby
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