zones. The investigation was carried out by using multi-beam sonar and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), as well as manual survey by scuba diving gears. Research has revealed that there is no clear evidence of artificial constructions under the water; however, a detailed map of underwater topography around the site was obtained. Our research also stresses the significance of the sea area as a resource of legends and a component of the intangible cultural heritage of Nan Madol.]]> Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites in Fiji]]> in the Main Hawaiian Islands]]> on the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf]]> The 2001 Convention entered into force on 2 January 2009. Today it has been ratified by 44 States. The objectives of the UNESCO session are to:
* Enhance understanding of the 2001 Convention in terms of its background, its benefits, its ethics and its potentials for contributing to sustainable development,
* Identify a strategy for enhancing capacity in the protection and research of underwater cultural heritage,
* Identify a way forward for increasing ratifications of the 2001 Convention by the countries in the region.

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