Summary
A woman named Nicole Isaacs planned an underwater photoshoot in French Polynesia and experienced an unexpected moment when whales appeared as she announced her pregnancy. Isaacs, who visited Moorea during the humpback whale migration, participated in the photoshoot while five months pregnant. A humpback whale calf approached her, creating a memorable scene captured in a widely viewed video.
Key Facts
- Nicole Isaacs traveled to Moorea, French Polynesia, during the humpback whale migration season for a photoshoot.
- She was five months pregnant at the time of the photoshoot.
- French Polynesia has been a whale sanctuary since 2002.
- The photoshoot faced challenging weather with storms and choppy waters.
- Isaacs found it difficult to repeatedly get in and out of the boat due to pregnancy.
- Boats must stay at least 100 meters away from whales in the area.
- A humpback whale calf approached during the photoshoot, creating a notable moment.
- A video of the experience, shared on Instagram, received over 225,000 views.
