For its thirtieth anniversary, the Seaquarium of Grau du Roi presents an exhibition on sharks. « A Different Look » offers to learn more about the lives of these sharks and to show why it is necessary to protect them.On July 3rd, the exhibition « A Different Look » begins to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Seaquarium of Grau du Roi, in Gard. It allows the public to learn more about sharks: their behavior towards humans, their lifestyle, and their adaptability.
The opening evening on July 3rd, free and open to everyone, will feature meetings with several speakers such as the shark specialist, founder of Shark Education and patron of the upcoming diving show, Steven Surina, as well as Patrick Metzlé, producer of the series Legacy « The Lord of the Deep. » Come and interact with these professionals who will show you the beauty of sharks, but also their fragility.
The opening night program.– Admire the images of this exhibition: photos by Gerard Soury, Pascal Kobeh, Ludovic Savariello, and Benoit Verdeille. The gallery consists of about twenty illustrated panels, depicting the life of sharks with an educational aim.
– The founder of Shark Education, Steven Surina, will share his passion and experience with sharks through a conference on the interactions between sharks and humans.
– You will have the privilege of attending the screening of the first episode of the series Legacy « The Lord of the Deep » in the company of its producer, Patrick Metzlé. The series is directed by Guillaume Bourg and Pierre-Etienne Larrous and narrates the encounter between director Jan Kounen and the famous oceanic white-tip shark, notably present in the Red Sea.
– Steven Surina will sign his latest book, Sharks – Guide to Interaction, published by Turtle Prod, in which he shares his latest discoveries about the behavior and adaptability of sharks. Take the opportunity to meet him and ask your questions.
The exhibition « A Different Look » is presented to visitors of the Seaquarium until September 30, 2019. Free registration for the inauguration evening.
Julien Barletta