The documentary The sea urchin, such a fragile diamond, in which our colleague Charles-François Boudouresque took part, is available until 5 November 2026 online at France Télévision.
Last November, this film was awarded the Galathea de Bronze Feature Film at International Festival of the Marine World of Hyères.
- Productions : Guindala Production and Lucien for France 3 Corse Via Stella
- Produced by: Caroline & Jérôme Espla
Who hasn't heard of the Mediterranean sea urchin? Yet this well-known echinoderm is becoming increasingly difficult to spot. In the process of deserting our seabed, it is even more complicated to catch. So whose fault is it? The amateur fishermen who feast on its coral? Or the professional fishermen who fill the shelves of markets and restaurants? Or the remorseless poachers? The answer may be simple, but the reality is a little more complex. To better understand what's at stake with this stinging symbol of the Mediterranean, we need to take the time to get to know it. In the face of various assaults, the decline in sea urchin populations also raises the question of the ecological and economic consequences for marine habitats and coastal communities. There is an urgent need to take action to save the sea urchin, such a fragile diamond.
Credits: France TV Via Stella