Work

A growing library. Films, music, essays, and tools for ocean action.

This is where Moana's work lives. Documentaries, songs, philosophy in practice, and concrete steps you can take. Some pieces are free, some live behind the lagoon on Patreon. New work is added when the tide is ready.

Moana live-streaming from her studio with 12.4K viewers watching — wearing an ocean-blue sarong and cowrie shell necklace, a tiare flower in her hair, chat comments 'Ocean queen 👑', 'Love this! ❤️', 'Where's the sarong from?' floating on screen with hearts rising beside her

🪸 Science & Films

Marine science, made visible.

Ka Manō Moana

A short documentary on why sharks matter, in our oceans and in our fight against climate change.

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Sharks are not the threat. They are the balance. This short documentary follows the role of sharks in reef ecosystems and what their loss would mean for the climate fight. Watch on YouTube or subscribe to follow more ocean films.

🐚 Moana's Marine Science Snacks

I want to share the secrets of the ocean with the average consumer quickly and easily. I want to get straight to the point without a lot of rambling or technical jargon.

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What are Blue Holes? — a short Marine Science Snack

In this short Marine Science Snack, I explain how blue holes form, why they drop so suddenly into great depth, and what makes them such important natural time capsules for Earth's climate.

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The 100km Death Trap Killing 9,000 Sharks EVERY DAY

A 100km fishing line. 4.4 million animals killed every year. And nobody talks about it. Longline fishing is the deadliest method in our oceans — wiping out 3.3 million sharks, 59,000 sea turtles, 77,000 albatrosses and 20,000 dolphins annually. That's 9,000 sharks lost every single day.

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Sexual Parasitism — When your Mate becomes an Organ

This short explains sexual parasitism, one of the most extreme mating strategies in the ocean, where finding a partner may happen only once in a lifetime.

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You breathe the Ocean?

Every second breath you take is born in the ocean. 💙 Tiny phytoplankton act like an invisible forest, making oxygen and feeding the whole marine food web. Protect the sea, protect your lungs.

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Coconut Crabs: The Gentle Giants Disappearing from Our Islands

For comparison, here's one of my first short films with Moana from the early 2025s. In it, I introduce the coconut crab.

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🎵 Music

Songs for the ocean and the people who love it.

Ocean Flow

Summer song • Official music video.

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Ocean Flow is about the Mana of the ocean — a Polynesian life-force that flows through people, places, and the sea, and never stops. From Moorea to Papeete, from the black sand to the lagoon, this is my home turned into sound.

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E Moana – Hymn to the Ocean

Official music video.

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A hymn to the ocean that holds us. Listen on YouTube, or follow Moana on Spotify and Apple Music to hear new music as it's released.

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My first AI Musicvideo — Les Rêves de la Nuit

A nocturnal dream of Moorea.

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Step into the magical world of the night—into the dreams that call me home. Les Rêves de la Nuit tells the story of my longing for Moorea, my homeland, which shines in a special light after dark.

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🤝 Action in Practice

Small steps with real impact.

Five things you can do for the ocean, even if you live a thousand miles from the nearest wave.

What ends up in the sea starts on your plate — Choose seafood that is caught or farmed responsibly, and eat less of what is overfished. Every meal is a small vote for how the ocean is treated. Your fork reaches further than you think.

The rivers carry your choices to the sea — Most ocean plastic and pollution travels there through rivers, from far inland. Cut single-use plastic, and be careful what you pour down your drain. What leaves your home does not disappear, it flows.

Become a scientist for a day (Citizen Science) — You do not need a lab to help ocean research. Apps and projects let anyone report beach litter, log wildlife sightings, or help sort real scientific data from home. Your phone can become a tool for discovery.

Cool the planet, calm the sea — The ocean absorbs most of the heat and carbon we produce, and it is paying the price. Save energy, travel lighter, waste less. A cooler climate is a healthier ocean.

Use the loudest tool you own: your voice — Talk about the ocean, share what you learn, support those who protect it. Awareness spreads like a current, from one person to the next. The sea has no voice of its own, so it borrows yours.

🌺 The Wisdom of Róto

Polynesian philosophy, lived in a normal day.

The ocean has always been my most profound teacher. By watching the currents and the intricate life of the reef, I learned how beautiful a harmonious life together can be. Over time, I discovered and embraced seven guiding principles that help me stay anchored and connected.

I want to be fully transparent with you. This is not a formal or universally recognized doctrine. Rather, it is my very personal compass for life, a philosophy I gathered and shaped for myself to find true balance. I gave this personal collection the name Róto, which beautifully translates to the space within or the inner lagoon. Living by Róto means recognizing our shared ecosystem and flowing through the world with empathy, respect, and deep intention.

To give you a glimpse of how this looks in practice, I want to show you a simple way to bring this oceanic balance into your daily rhythm. Here is a gentle tutorial on how you can apply the essence of Róto in your everyday life:

MANA — Before the day asks anything of you, take one breath that belongs only to you. This is MANA, your quiet inner strength.

ALOHA — Before you rush out the door, meet the people you live with as if you truly see them. This is ALOHA, love given freely and without hurry.

PONO — On your way, notice the small choices no one is watching. This is PONO, doing what is right when it would be easier not to.

KULEANA — Whatever your work is, give it your honest hands. This is KULEANA, responsibility carried with care.

LAULIMA — No one carries the tide alone. This is LAULIMA, many hands working as one.

FA'A'AMU — When the working hours end, turn toward what nourishes. This is FA'A'AMU, the current of nurturing, flowing both ways.

RAHUI — Before you sleep, let the day close. This is RAHUI, the sacred pause. Tomorrow the currents begin again.

This library grows slowly, the way the ocean works. If you want to follow new work as it's released, join the lagoon on Patreon.

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