Launch of the Protect Pacific Whales - Ocean Voyagers Campaign Dr. Josie Tamate, Director General, Ministry of Natural Resources of Niue

Abstract

We as Pacific people have strong linkages with whales. They are entwined in our ocean voyaging history and our culture and we are grateful to SPREP and our sister islands across the region - for endorsing the SPREP Year of the Whale campaign that will focus attention on the need to protect and conserve these iconic animals for the next two years.