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Day 1 - Tuesday, 4th April, 2017

Opening Ceremony
Keynote Address
SPREP Opening Remarks
Government of New Zealand Statement

Plenary
Government of New Caledonia Statement
Government of Cook Islands Statement
Government of Tokelau Statement
Government of Tuvalu Statement

Afternoon Session
What Whales Mean to the People and Economy of Niue
Nearly lost them once, let's not go there again. Why Whale Sanctuaries are Important
Applying the Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) Concept in the Pacific Islands
Training Gaps in the Tonga Whale Watch Industry
Community Participation in the Vava'u Whalewatching Industry: A Local Perspective
Whales in a Changing Ocean by Lahaina Tatafu
The Global Status and True Value of Whale Watching

Day 2 - Wednesday, 5th April, 2017
Morning Session
Pacific Island Whales in a Changing Climate
International Whaling Commission

Afternoon Session
Pacific Island Whales in a Changing Climate DRAFT
Known and Potential Impacts of Deep Sea Mining and Oil and Gas Exploration
Entanglement and Bycatch around the World: Understanding and Reducing the Impact
The Value of Whales as a Tourism Attraction in the Kingdom of Tonga
Valuing Whales: Strandings, Cultural Storytelling and Community Engagement
The Great Humpback Whale Trail

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