Whales in the South Pacific
Introduction
This 2007 booklet reviews the history of whales and whaling in the Pacific islands region.Download the publication
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Summary
This booklet reviews the history of whales and whaling in the Pacific islands region, the current status of the great whale populations, their life histories, migration patterns and economic impacts. Also considered are the continuing international efforts to protect whales throughout their annual migration paths, where some species remain under threat of hunting.