Meanwhile, Niue is figuring out a way to fund disaster preparedness and ocean protection WITHOUT exploitation of the oceans.
Local politicians would do well to look at this successful case study, instead of insisting on environmental degradation as the only option.
Niue earning millions from ocean sponsorship scheme
https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/09/niue-earning-millions-from-ocean-sponsorship-scheme/