How a ‘Powerful Vision’ on Whales and Oceans Could Change Worldviews

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By By Katie SurmaFeb 5, 2026, 3:43 pm232 ptsTop
Māori scientist Daniel Hikuroa reflects on an Indigenous-led declaration recognizing whales as legal persons, challenging the foundations of ocean governance. By Katie Surma As governments struggle to halt biodiversity loss and protect the world’s oceans using legal systems largely built by and for…

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