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Regional or Local Number: DFO-PAF SARA 151
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of the Species at Risk Act licence no. DFO-PAF SARA 151 is issued.
Purpose:
Scientific research for the conservation of the species
Description:
Authorized representatives from DFO and the Vancouver Aquarium are licensed to disentangle pinnipeds, cetaceans or sea turtles from fishing gear and other debris of human origin.
Start Date: 2010-01-01 End Date: 2012-12-31
Issuing Authority: Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Authority Used:
- Species at Risk Act
- Fisheries Act
Location of Activity (province, territory or ocean):
- British Columbia
- Pacific Ocean
Affected Species:
- Killer Whale
- Killer Whale
- Killer Whale
- Killer Whale
- Humpback Whale
- Blue Whale
- Sei Whale
- North Pacific Right Whale
- Fin Whale
- Leatherback Sea Turtle
Pre-Conditions:
a) Alternatives:
To benefit the species, the authorized activity is the best method to increase chances of survival of a marine mammal in the wild from anthropogenic events.
b) Measures to minimize impact:
Only qualified vessel operators and experienced research personnel trained by DFO in the appropriate methods of marine mammal disentanglement will be in attendance.
c) Effects on survival and recovery:
The temporary impact to a marine mammal outweighs the risk to the animal if actions were not taken and will not jeopardize the survival of the species.
Contact Person(s)
Co-ordinator
Marine Mammal Program, Pacific Region
Suite 200
401 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3S4
marinemammals@dfo-mpo.gc.ca