Underwater pollution

Collection title

La France défigurée

ID

INA00285

Source

INA (FR)

First broadcast date

10/11/1975

Production year

1975

Abstract

Assessment of the pollutions the sea may be victim of and illustrations of the irreversible harm on the Mediterranean. Pollution creates a real transformation of the sea bed. Although nature adapts, the effects are quite destructive; degradation is more important along the coast, partly because of urbanization with the ports. Professor Molinier explains that the sea grass beds are threatened. Alexander Meinesz, researcher at the University of Nice, warns against urbanization and embanking, and found that vegetation, refuge for several animal species, is decaying. According to Commander Cousteau, fertile areas of the sea are reduced and threatened by dredging and fishing.

Type

video

Production companies

• TF1 - Own production

Broadcaster

TF1

Audiovisual form

Magazine

Personalities

• Cousteau Jacques Yves
• Meinesz Alexandre

Primary theme

Industrial

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment / Water issues
• Landscapes and environment / Eco-systems and sustainable development
• Economy / Fishing and harbour activities

Credits / Cast

• Beriot Louis - Journalist

Period of events

• 1975

Map locations

• France - South East - Marseille
• France - South East - Nice

Original language

French

Media running time

18m47

Additional information