Part 1 17:00

“A trip to improve nature enhances the brand value of the region
～Expanding nature positive tourism～”
Lecturer: Kawase Tsubasa (Assistant Director, National Park Utilization Promotion Office, National Park Division, Natural Environment Bureau, Ministry of the Environment)

“Initiatives to bring out the appeal of Kerama Islands National Park”
Lecturer: Hattori Kyoya (Ministry of the Environment, Okinawa Amami Natural Environment Office Kerama Nature Conservation Officer Office, Senior National Park Manager)

“Whale watching in Kerama, conservation measures, and business introduction”
Lecturer: Akira Oshiro (Chairman of Zamami Village Whale Watching Association)

Part 2 18:15 ～
“Introduction to whale watching businesses in the Nansei Islands and other waters”
Northern Okinawa: Yamada Shinji (Chairman of the Northern Okinawa Whale Watching Association)
South-central Okinawa: Otani Tomoto (Okinawa Central and Southern Whale Watching Association Swim Division Manager)
Amami: Katsuki Oki (Chairman of the Amami Whale and Dolphin Association)

“The current state of the world surrounding humpback whales from the perspective of scientific knowledge and the importance of conservation
～Aiming for a better way for whales and humans to coexist ～”
Lecturer: Kobayashi Nozomi (Okinawa Churashima Foundation Animal Laboratory)

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