Mohea Moana originally from France, grew up surrounded by the ocean with parents who were passionate about both diving and photography. Her first steps in the water came at just a few months old, and by the age of six, her father was teaching her to scuba dive.
With her parents’ encouragement, she discovered photography early on and was lucky enough to learn that underwater photography was possible by seeing her parents photos taken on a Nikonos camera her parents still own.
Her passion for diving grew quickly, she earned her CMAS certification and is now a certified Scuba Instructor. Mohea has explored some of the world’s most stunning underwater locations, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Great Barrier Reef, including dives along shark walls and deep dives reaching 60 meters. She continues to experiment with new ways to capture the underwater world without disturbing its inhabitants.
Mohea studied Marine Biology before expanding her skills in web and graphic design to help NGOs and ocean conservation organizations tell their stories. She founded her studio, Gypseawave, and has worked with clients such as Hello Reef Tahiti, Coral Sea Foundation, and Coral Gardeners. Her work has taken her across the globe, including France, French Polynesia, Australia, and the USA.
