EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 9 MIN
LEGAL personhood for WHALES? Leaders in New Zealand could be setting a GLOBAL standard
from The Ocean News Podcast · host Oceanographic Magazine
A parliamentary bill introduced in Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to fundamentally reshape how whales are protected in law, proposing that cetaceans be recognised as legal persons with inherent rights. It’s a move that could shape our approach to nature rights across the globe.
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