Still lots of Cetacean species to photograph

Though the Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae have returned south to the feeding grounds of the Antarctic, we still have many species of Cetaceans that inhabit these waters.

Below are some pictures of Spinner Dolphins, Stenella longirostris. These playful small dolphin inhabit coastal tropical waters, feeding on small schools of fish. Seeing any dolphin or whale species in the wild is always a great experience.

Last week, members of Tongan Government, operators, Department of Conservation from NZ, SPREP and others met up here in Vava'u, to discuss the industry. The meeting was a great success, with new proposals and research being looked at to further the whale watching industry. The meeting was opened by HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita and chaired by the Governor of Vava'u Lord Luani, as well as the NZ High Commission.