There are 7 threatened species of marine mammals in New South Wales. A total of 32 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species.
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| Arctocephalus forsteri | Animal > Marine Mammals | Vulnerable | 1. Include best practice code of conduct conditions for commercial vessels operating under Marine Parks Authority licenses. (Low priority)
2. Maintain contingency plans for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals in the event of an oil spill. (Low priority)
3. Maintain protocols for the surveillance, care, treatment, rehabilitation and if required euthanasia of individuals in the event of a haul-out of an injured seal. (Low priority)
4. Promote an education program with fishing tackle manufacturers that encourages the use of non-stainless steel hooks and traces. (Low priority)
5. Promote an education program with the commercial fishing industry that encourages self regulation of activities that can lead to a reduction in by-catch of fur seals. (Low priority)
6. Reduce injury and/or mortality of individuals through surveillance and enforcement of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act approach distances for marine mammal fauna. (Low priority)
7. Restrict access to breeding and haul out colonies where practical. (Medium priority)
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| Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus | Animal > Marine Mammals | Vulnerable | 1. Include best practice code of conduct conditions for commercial vessels operating under DEC or Marine Parks Authority licenses. (Low priority)
2. Maintain contingency plans for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals in the event of an oil spill. (Low priority)
3. Maintain protocols for the surveillance, care, treatment, rehabilitation and if required euthanasia of individuals in the event of a haul-out of an injured seal. (Low priority)
4. Promote an education program with fishing tackle manufacturers that encourages the use of non-stainless steel hooks and traces. (Low priority)
5. Promote an education program with the commercial fishing industry that encourages self regulation of activities that can lead to a reduction in by-catch of fur seals. (Low priority)
6. Reduce injury and/or mortality of individuals through surveillance and enforcement of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act approach distances for marine mammal fauna. (Low priority)
7. Restrict access to breeding and haul out colonies where practical. (Medium priority)
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| Balaenoptera musculus | Animal > Marine Mammals | Endangered | 1. Assist with the implementation of actions from the Commonwealth Blue, Fin and Sei national whale recovery plan that are relevant to NSW. (Low priority)
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| Dugong dugon | Animal > Marine Mammals | Endangered | 1. Include this species in threat abatement actions pertaining to the "Death or injury to marine species following capture in shark control programs on ocean beaches" Key Threatening Process. (Low priority)
2. The impacts of estuarine and coastal marine development on potential Dugong habitat e.g. Halophilia spp seagrass meadows in northern NSW should be considered by consent and determining authorities. (Medium priority)
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| Eubalaena australis | Animal > Marine Mammals | Vulnerable | 1. Improve knowledge of southern right whale feeding ecology, and the ecology of prey species to assist with the identification of critical habitat for the species. (Low priority)
2. In areas important to survival of this species undertake research to determine the impacts & threats of human activities & implement management measures to ensure ongoing recovery. (Medium priority)
3. Include best practice code of conduct conditions for commercial vessels operating under the Marine Parks Authority licenses. (Low priority)
4. Manage the potential impacts of tourism on whales and educate marine users about best practice behaviours and regulations when interacting with whales. (Low priority)
5. Participate in the national recovery program to better define the characteristics (spatial, temporal, physical) of calving, feeding, and migratory areas for southern right whales. (Medium priority)
6. Participate in the national recovery program to measure and model population abundance and trends in the Australian population. (Medium priority)
7. Use best practice methods to reduce the likelihood of whale entanglements in marine debris & marine industry equipment. (Medium priority)
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| Megaptera novaeangliae | Animal > Marine Mammals | Vulnerable | 1. Improve knowledge of humpback whale feeding ecology, and the ecology of prey species to assist with determining areas of critical habitat for the species. (Low priority)
2. In areas important to survival of this species, undertake research to determine the impacts & threats of human activities & implement management measures to ensure ongoing recovery. (Medium priority)
3. Include best practice code of conduct conditions for commercial vessels operating under the Marine Parks Authority licenses. (Low priority)
4. Manage the potential impacts of tourism on whales, and educate marine users about best practice behaviours and regulations when interacting with whales. (Medium priority)
5. Use best practice methods to reduce the likelihood of whale entanglements in marine debris & marine industry equipment. (Medium priority)
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| Physeter macrocephalus | Animal > Marine Mammals | Vulnerable | 1. Include best practice code of conduct conditions for commercial vessels operating under the Marine Parks Authority licenses. (Low priority)
2. Participate in the national recovery program to measure and model population abundance and trends in the Australian population. (Medium priority)
3. Use best practice methods to reduce the likelihood of whale entanglements in marine debris & marine industry equipment, & manage entanglements using national standards for disentangling large cetaceans. (Medium priority)
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