Policy on managing activities that include the direct take of a Protected Species from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

collage There is a list of Protected Species for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003, you need the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's (GBRMPA) permission to intentionally take one of these species.

Protected Species are:

Each species that is a listed threatened species, a listed migratory species or a listed marine species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Each species of marine mammal, bird or reptile that is prescribed as 'endangered wildlife', 'vulnerable wildlife' or 'rare wildlife' under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 of Queensland
Each species mentioned in Table 29 of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983
An individual of a species of the genus Epinephelus (cods and groupers) (other than E. tukula or E. lanceolatus) that is more than 1000 millimetres long.

The following Activity Matrix gives an indication of:

The Protected Species and types of activities for which the GBRMPA anticipates receiving applications
Whether the GBRMPA is likely to grant its permission
The assessment guidelines used by the GBMRPA to make decisions on such applications.

Protected Species Activity Matrix

	in situ activities^Ñ#(for example, filming)	Filming removal^X	Public display for education	Tourism interpretation (for example, touch & tell, touch tank)*	Research*	Broodstock collection for aquaculture
Helmet shells	L	L	L	L	L	U
Triton shells	L	L	L	L	L	U
Giant clam	L	L	L	Dead only (for shell display)	L	L
Seahorses, pipefish, sea dragons	L	L	L	U	L	L
Potato cod	L	U	L	U	L	U
Queensland Grouper	L	U	L	U	L	U
Cods and Groupers (Epinephelus) > 100cm	L	U	L	U	L	U
Barramundi cod	L	U	L	U	L	L
Maori wrasse	L	U	L	U	L	U
Freshwater sawfish	L	U	U	U	L	U
Whale shark	L	U	U	U	L	U
Grey nurse shark	L	U	U	U	L	U
Great white shark	L	U	U	U	L	U
Sea snakes	L	L	L	U	L	U
Crocodiles	L	U	U	U	L	U
Flatback turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Green turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Hawksbill turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Leatherback turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Loggerhead turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Olive Ridley turtle	L	U	U	U	L	U
Birds	L	U	U	U	L	U
Seals	L	U	U	U	L	U
Dugongs	L	U	U	U	L	U
Whales and Dolphins	L	U	U	U	L	U

collage_02 L = �Likely� means the Authority may grant a permission for the take of the Protected Species for the particular activity noted after assessment that is in accordance with the Regulations, this policy and the associated guidelines, and appropriate conditions to manage the activity are developed.

U = �Unlikely� means the Authority is unlikely to grant a permission for the take of the Protected Species, however exceptional circumstances may be considered.

Ñ = Permission only required if activity constitutes �take� as defined in the Zoning Plan # Research requires a permission for this activity regardless of whether take occurs ^XTemporary removal or holding, one off events *Does not include fish feeding activities, **Non-lethal research only, lethal research would require substantial justification. The GBRMPA has outlined its approach to managing activities that include the direct take of a Protected Species through a specific policy.

Policy on managing activities that include the direct take of a Protected Species from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

If you want to take a Protected Species, conduct an activity that is not covered by the matrix or find out how to obtain a GBRMPA permit, including permit application forms, please contact the Permits Unit on telephone (07 ) 4750 0700 or email permitenquiry@gbrmpa.gov.au.