Niue has announced a new marine park

Niue has announced a new marine park in a bid to conserve and protect its marine resources for future generations.

The area of ocean is 126,909 square kilometres and makes up 40-percent of the nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.

The area has some of the highest densities of reef sharks anywhere on earth, with shark populations having declined globally.

Premier Sir Toke Talagi announced the major conservation initiative and told Sara Vui-talitu it is of global significance and an effort to build awareness around climate change.