Whale Conservation

Cook Islands applauded for marine management

The country recently announced all water within its 50 nautical mile zone would be protected from commercial fishing,

The government wants to reduce interaction between commercial fishers and whales within Cook Islands waters.

The Cook Islands Minister of Environment, Kiriau Turepu, says his country recognises the importance of whales in the oceans, environment, economy and culture.

He says calving happens in Cooks' waters, which makes them even more special to Cook Islanders.

Pacific Year of the Whale Campaign to launch in 2016

Pacific Island governments and partners came together to continue the planning and preparation of this special campaign in Apia, Samoa last week.

The three key elements for the special campaign encompass science, conservation management planning and education material to help enhance whale conservation.