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A beacon of hope for humpbacks

Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Environment

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A beacon of hope for humpbacks
Humpback whales are frequent visitors of Rarotonga, arriving during July to August when the weather is relatively cooler to give birth to their calves. Photo: Jacquie Webby/17041509

The Cook Islands is a beacon of hope at the “Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference”, now underway in the Kingdom of Tonga, highlighting its strong stance on raising standards on ocean stewardship and management of its natural resources.

The Cook Islands is a beacon of hope at the “Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference”, now underway in the Kingdom of Tonga, highlighting its strong stance on raising standards on ocean stewardship and management of its natural resources.


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