Memorandum of Understanding for the Conservation of Cetaceans and their Habitats in the Pacific Islands Region (Sept. 6, 2006) Countries/Territories Entry into force Simple signature Australia Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Micronesia, Fed. States Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Fiji Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 France Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 New Zealand Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Samoa Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Vanuatu Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Papua New Guinea Mar 6, 2007 Mar 6, 2007 Solomon Islands Mar 6, 2007 Mar 6, 2007 Cook Islands (New Zealand) Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Niue (New Zealand) Sep 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 United Kingdom Jul 29, 2009 Jul 29, 2009 Tonga Sep 9, 2010 Sep 9, 2010 Tuvalu Sep 9, 2010 Sep 9, 2010 United States of America Sep 27, 2012 Sep 27, 2012