Scientists estimate that a staggering 20,000 whales all over the world are struck and killed by passing vessels every year. And it seems like this number is only going up. Just last week, a young humpback moore_rachel nicknamed “Sweet Girl” was struck by a fast-moving ship in French Polynesia, likely a ferry moving between Mo’orea and Tahiti. Only days before, Rachel shared a photo of her eye, which resembled a galaxy. It was hard not to see that photo as a window into Sweet Girl’s soul—one soul out of thousands that are needlessly lost in preventable accidents, if only the ships had slowed down. Speed limits for ships passing through key whale habitats are a simple way to drastically reduce our impact on marine life. It gives whales a chance to get out of the way. Unfortunately, even with speed limits, they aren’t always followed or enforced, so the situation is complex. There is a community effort in the works to hold those accountable and prevent further strikes. Stay tuned for...