Our family recently explored several French Polynesian islands, including Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora, and Huahine. These islands are renowned for their stunning coral reefs, which thrive in the tropical waters of the region. The world's coral reefs face a dire situation. Since the 1950s, over half have vanished, with the International Commission on Climate Change warning that continued climate change threatens nearly all remaining reefs. This urgency drives many to witness these natural wonders before it's too late.

In order to capture the beauty of the coral reefs and tropical fishes, I often ventured extremely close to the underwater formations. This proximity often resulted in cuts on my legs from sharp coral edges. We used two underwater cameras, with some images in the series taken by my wife, Josephine Wong. While corals exist globally, the vibrant reef ecosystems we encountered are unique to tropical and subtropical oceans, making our French Polynesian experience particularly special and memorable.