Do you remember Sweet Girl, the young humpback whale? Last year, moore_rachel captured a photo of her eye that went viral just days before she was fatally struck by a ferry in French Polynesia. Her story sparked headlines and a petition with nearly 50,000 signatures calling for boat speed limits in whale-sensitive areas. Unfortunately, the government still hasn’t acted. Every year, humpbacks travel to French Polynesia to give birth, rest, and mate. But fast-moving ferries cut through these same waters, putting whales in danger. French Polynesia has long been a global leader in ocean conservation. All we’re asking is for regulations to slow ferry traffic during humpback season in areas where whales are commonly found. With the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) just weeks away, French Polynesia is preparing to announce new marine protections—yet speed limits aren’t mentioned. Now is the time to speak up. Help us tell the government why protecting whales matters, DM us for an email templa...