Indigenous Pacific Islanders have always held a special place in their hearts for whales. According to ancient lore, guided the Maori across the Pacific Ocean and allowed them to reach faraway lands like Hawaii.
Nowadays, whales are being hunted and are witnessing catastrophic damage to their ecosystems, and their very continued existence is uncertain, and the Polynesians have found a way to honor and protect their beloved spirit animals. This new treaty grants personhood status to all whales. This move will compel the governments of all the countries of the Pacific to provide more protection for these giant mammals.
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Nowadays, whales are being hunted and are witnessing catastrophic damage to their ecosystems, and their very continued existence is uncertain, and the Polynesians have found a way to honor and protect their beloved spirit animals. This new treaty grants personhood status to all whales. This move will compel the governments of all the countries of the Pacific to provide more protection for these giant mammals.
Our source for this meme is The New York Times (This link will bypass the paywall)
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