Welcoming
the whales! Make the most of your stay
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Every year, the start
2016 is the Pacific Year of
species so rules have been
tell you all about the rules
of the cool season
the Whale and members of
established to ensure
of good behaviour around whales.
heralds the return of
the Secretariat of the Pacific
they are not disturbed by
the humpbacked whales
Regional Environment
whale-watching fans.
to our waters. A unique
P r o g r a m ( S P R E P) h a v e
opportunity for a
launched a “Protect Pacific
close-up view of these
Whales – Ocean Voyagers’
emperors of the ocean!
C ampaign” to celebr ate
To u r i s m p r o f e s s i o n a l s
migrate to the safe, warm
these magnificent creatures
running trips have
waters of New Caledonia’s
and raise awareness
signed a Charter and are
l a g o o n t o b r e e d , g i ve
a b o u t w h a l e a n d o ce a n
o f f i ci a l l y co m m i t t e d t o
birth and nurse their
conservation. According to
responsible and sustainable
calves. Seeing them at
scientists, between 400 and
whale-watching practices.
play is an experience
600 whales visit our lagoon
The Charter signatories all
you’ll treasure forever!
e v e r y y e a r. H u m p b a c k
fly a distinctive pennant on
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whales are a protected
A show in a million Charter of Good Conduct T h e humpba ck whales
their boats and can
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