recording and sampling of and research agencies of all grey nurse sharks caught grey nurse sharks killed in in shark control beach safety mesh nets and programs, using well on drum lines. established protocols. Develop a national database to collect this information (link to action 4.1). 4.5 Develop a 2 Photo-tagging program State • program for grey nurse developed. governments sharks caught and Released sharks and relevant • released in shark control tagged. research programs, in conjunction Post-release survival of agencies • with existing programs. released sharks monitored. Objective 5: Investigate and manage the impact of ecotourism on the grey nurse shark. Indicative Responsible costing agencies and Only priority 1 potential actions are Action Description Priority Performance Criteria partners costed 5.1 Review and assess the 3 Code of conduct fully DoE, state • effectiveness of voluntary implemented and adopted governments, and regulated diving by industry. and arrangements, in relation to An assessment undertaken stakeholders • viewing grey sharks in of the use and effectiveness their natural habitat, to of the code of conduct by ensure associated impacts dive operators. continue to be minimised. Promote a consistent approach, where possible, among sites and across jurisdictions. 5.2 Ensure that any new, 3 Majority of grey nurse shark DoE, • scuba diving related tourist sightings by tour groups governments, operations aimed at viewing reported. research grey nurse sharks have Standard operating agencies and • effective management procedures for non-scuba tourism arrangements to minimise tour operators developed industry impacts. and in place. Objective 6: Manage the impact of aquarium collection on the grey nurse shark.
recording and sampling of grey nurse sharks caught in shark control programs, using well established protocols. Develop a national database to collect this information (link to action 4.1). and research agencies of all grey nurse sharks killed in beach safety mesh nets and on drum lines. 4.5 Develop a program for grey nurse sharks caught and released in shark control programs, in conjunction with existing programs. 2 • Photo-tagging program developed. • Released sharks • Post-release survival of released sharks monitored. State governments and relevant research agencies Objective 5: Investigate and manage the impact of ecotourism on the grey nurse shark. Action Description Priority Performance Criteria Responsible agencies and potential partners Indicative costing Only priority 1 actions are costed 5.1 Review and assess the effectiveness of voluntary and regulated diving arrangements, in relation to viewing grey sharks in their natural habitat, to ensure associated impacts continue to be minimised. Promote a consistent approach, where possible, among sites and across jurisdictions. 3 • Code of conduct fully implemented and adopted by industry. • An assessment undertaken of the use and effectiveness of the code of conduct by dive operators. DoE, state governments, and stakeholders 5.2 Ensure that any new, diving related tourist operations aimed at viewing grey nurse sharks have effective management arrangements to minimise impacts. 3 • Majority of grey nurse shark sightings by tour groups reported. • Standard operating procedures for non-scuba tour operators developed and in place. DoE, governments, research agencies and tourism industry Objective 6: Manage the impact of aquarium collection on the grey nurse shark. scuba tagged.
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