Protected Marine Species Identification Guide

By: Language: ENG Publication details: Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of the Environment and Heritage [2005]Description: 23 p. ill. col. 19 cmSubject(s):
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Australia is fortunate in having a variety of amazing marine life. Some species are unique to Australia, but all contribute to Australia’s rich marine biodiversity. Unfortunately, many species face a range of threats from human activity, and so are in need of protection.The Australian Government’s main piece of conservation legislation is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The species shown in the Protected Marine Species Identification Guide are listed under the EPBC Act and are therefore protected in Commonwealth areas.Under the EPBC Act, it is an offence to kill, take, trade, keep, or move a listed species in a Commonwealth area, unless you have a permit. Additional offences relate to cetaceans (whales and dolphins), such as deliberately causing interference. Under the Native Title Act 1993, Indigenous Australians exercising a legitimate native title right, do not require a Commonwealth permit to interact with listed species.
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Australia is fortunate in having a variety of amazing marine life. Some species are unique to Australia, but all contribute to Australia’s rich marine biodiversity. Unfortunately, many species face a range of threats from human activity, and so are in need of protection.The Australian Government’s main piece of conservation legislation is the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The species shown in the Protected Marine Species Identification Guide are listed under the EPBC Act and are therefore protected in Commonwealth areas.Under the EPBC Act, it is an offence to kill, take, trade, keep, or move a listed species in a Commonwealth area, unless you have a permit. Additional offences relate to cetaceans (whales and dolphins), such as deliberately causing interference. Under the Native Title Act 1993, Indigenous Australians exercising a legitimate native title right, do not require a Commonwealth permit to interact with listed species.