Whale and dolphin research permit applications
Comments can be sent to:
Director
Migratory Species Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
Canberra ACT 2601
Email: EPBC.Permits@dcceew.gov.au
Invitations to comment
Application ID | Application title | Please comment by |
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CP2023-0002 | To undertake close approaches to cetaceans using a remotely piloted aircraft for the purpose of photography and filming | 29 March 2023 |
CP2023-0003 | To incidentally interfere with cetaceans for the purpose of undertaking bathymetric surveys within Commonwealth waters | 4 April 2023 |
CP2023-0004 | To undertake close approaches to cetaceans using a vessel and remotely piloted aircraft to collect biological samples and satellite tag cetaceans for the purpose of scientific research | 12 April 2023 |
Application ID | Application title | Comment closed on |
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CP2023-0001 | To undertake close approaches using a vessel and remotely piloted aircraft to collect biological samples and satellite tag cetaceans for the purpose of scientific research | 20 March 2023 |
Application ID | Application title | Comment closed on |
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CP2021-0008 | Undertake close approaches to cetaceans using a vessel for the purpose of scientific research within Commonwealth waters and waters external to the Australian Whale Sanctuary | 31 December 2021 |
CP2021-0007 | Incidental interference with cetaceans for the purpose of undertaking seismic operations in Commonwealth waters | 16 December 2021 |
CP2019-0006 | Undertake close approaches to cetaceans for the purpose of observation and photography in Commonwealth waters | 28 August 2019 |
CP2017-0003 | Undertake close approaches to identify best practice parameters for swimmer and vessel interactions with humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Commonwealth waters off the coast of Queensland | 11 September 2017 |