As the dust settles and Sweet Girl’s tragic ship strike begins to fade from public memory, organizations like matatohora, who were at the scene of the incident, continue to press on. The rally to slow ships between Tahiti and Mo’orea is, without a doubt, a crucial first step—if you haven’t signed the petition yet, the link is in our bio—but the challenge goes much further. Whale strikes are a global issue, with networks of ships moving at largely unregulated speeds along routes that rarely account for critical whale habitats. Mata Tohora is a dedicated team of volunteer researchers, veterinarians, and educators on the front lines of whale conservation in French Polynesia. Their stewardship and commitment to the well-being of the whales is truly inspiring, reminding us that there is still much more work ahead. Is there a problem with ships impacting whales where you live? Share it with us in the comments! Stay connected by signing up for our newsletter, link in bio. Get deeper ins...