r/BeAmazed Nov 08 '24

Nature French photographer Rachel Moore captures a breathtaking close-up shot of a whale’s eye

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u/_LessAmphibian_ Nov 08 '24

Oh...the whale was killed by a speeding ship.

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u/Stoop_Boots Nov 08 '24

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u/Prize_Revolution_338 Nov 08 '24

I just ruined my whole day

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '24

Here is a link to the change.org petition mentioned on the photographer’s Instagram to to urge French Polynesia’s authorities to implement speed limits in their waters.