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Assessment of Target and Non-target Species catch rates in the Kikori Fish maw Fishery and Local Ecological Knowledge of locally Threatened Dolphin Species.
SPREP Publications, Island and Ocean Ecosystems
Available Online
2022
This report shares the findings of a study aimed at providing information to fisheries managers on the rate of by-catch and use of different species in the growing ‘fish maw” industry in Papua New Guinea’s Kikori Delta. The study was supported by SPREP, through the By-catch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) Initiative of the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) Programme funded by the European Union and the Government of Sweden.
Conservation management plan for the Southern right whale - A recovery plan
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
Available Online
2012
Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) are currently listed as endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) because they have undergone a severe reduction in numbers as a result of commercial whaling. An initial recovery plan for southern right whales was developed for the period 2005 to 2010. A review of that plan found that despite progress on many recovery actions and evidence of some population increase in south-west Australian waters, southern right whale habitat occupancy is still constrained in comparison to historical occupancy, and current abundance is still well below estimated historic abundance.
National guidance on the management of whale and dolphin incidents in Australia waters
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
Available Online
2013
Australians have long recognised the importance of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) in our marine ecosystems. It is important that relevant jurisdictions around Australia are supported to deliver ‘best practice’ when preparing for, and responding to, cetacean incidents. This will help enhance the efforts to protect these animals across Australia into the future. For the purpose of this document, the term ‘incident’ refers to entanglement and stranding of cetaceans.
Australia National guidelines for whale and dolphin watching 2017
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2017
While dolphin watching tends to occur all year round, the highest intensity whale watching activities are focussed on humpback whales and southern right whale that migrate through our coastal waters from May until November. In recent times, whale and dolphins watching has increased in popularity and it now presents an important economic opportunity for many coastal communities.
National strategy for reducing vessel strike on cetaceans and other Marine megafauna
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2017
Marine megafauna has a high public appeal in Australia, both for its ecological value as well as its economic, cultural and spiritual importance. Australian waters are home to 45 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), including permanent residents and occasional visitors. Dugongs, Whale sharks and six species of marine turtle are also found in Australian waters. The risk of vessel collision is a known threat for Australia’s marine megafauna, however, the scale of the problem is not clearly understood. Impacts to individual animals can be fatal or non-fatal, with non-fatal interactions potentially resulting in suffering and reduced fitness.
EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1 - Interaction between offshore seismic exploration and whales
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2008
Seismic surveying is widely used in the marine environment to define and analyse subsurface geological structures, mainly by the oil and gas exploration and production industry. Seismic surveying utilises a technique that directs acoustic energy (sound) into the rock beneath the sea floor from equipment towed behind a purpose-built seismic vessel.
Interaction between offshore seismic exploration and whales - EPBC Act Policy Statement 2.1
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2008
Sound is very important to whales and dolphins for effective hunting, navigation and communication. Toothed whales and dolphins (e.g killer whales and bottle nose dolphins) use natural sonar system (echolocation) for hunting and navigating Baleen whales (e.g humpback and blue whales) use sound for communicating over long distances by producing a series of sounds which are frequently termed songs.
Threatened species scientific committee - Conservation advice: Balaenoptera borealis (sei whale)
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2015
The main factor that is the cause of the species being eligible for listing in the Vulnerable category is its small population size due to being severely impacted by whaling last century and most of this decline occurred in the southern hemisphere. An updated global population assessment indicated that the global population of mature sei whales was estimated to have declined by about 80% over the previous three generation period (-70 years) with no direct evidence of recent increase in the population.
Threatened species scientific committee - Conservation advice: Balaenoptera physalus (fin whale)
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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2015
Balaenoptera physalus (fin whale) is listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity conservation act of 1999 (Cwlth) (EPBC Act). The species is eligible for listing as culnerable as, prior to the commencement of the EPBS Act, it was listed as vulnerable under schedule 1 of the Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 (Cwlth)
Species-Specific guidelines for boat-based wildlife watching - Annex to resolution
Island and Ocean Ecosystems
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Wildlife watching is simply defined as the organized or incidental viewing of animals in their natural environment. In marine realm, wildlife-watching activities can be conducted by boat and usually target large marine animals such as marine mammals (including cetaceansm pinnipeds and sirenians) sharks and rays, marine turtles and/or large aggregation of animals.

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