In the packed conference hall of the Heritage Hotel, the sound of Pacific voices filled the air—not just through speeches, but in song, rhythm, and poetry. The Dreamcast Theatre Performing Arts group opened the Second Pacific Island Ocean Conference with an evocative performance, reminding leaders and practitioners why they had gathered: to listen. To listen to science. To listen to communities. To listen to the ocean itself.
The message resounded throughout the five-day meeting: protecting the Pacific Ocean demands a united approach that bridges traditional knowledge and modern science, grounding policy in the lived experiences of Pacific peoples.
Original Article: Weaving Wisdom and Science: Pacific Voices Call for Ocean Protection
