Fiji, Sept. 8 -- Pacific voyagers arriving in Honiara after a 15-day journey from Suva have called for urgent climate action, ocean protection, and a fossil fuel -free Pacific.

Speaking on behalf of Uto ni Yalo and the Tepuke crew after a traditional welcome Monday, Taholo Kami said the Wansolwara v oyage brought together seafarers from 10 voyaging societies across the region.

"We left Suva on Friday evening - 22nd August - arriving in Honiara, together with the Te Puke almost 15 days later. This is the Wansolwara Voyage - Wansolwara for One Ocean. We bring together a crew from across the Pacific and representing 10 Voyaging Societies - Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia, Samoa, Cook Islands, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Torr...