Part 1. Australian national guidelines for cetacean observation -- chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Why guidelines are needed -- 1.2. Aims of the guidelines -- 1.3. How to use the guidelines -- 1.4. How the guidelines apply -- 1.5. The difference between you approaching a cetacean and a cetacean approaching you -- 1.6. Exceptions -- 1.7. Disturbances to cetaceans -- 1.8. How do you know if a cetacean is disturbed -- 1.9. What disturbance to a cetacean may mean -- ch. 2. Guidelines -- 2.1. Vessels -- 2.2. Aircraft -- 2.3. Land -- 2.4. Feeding -- 2.5. Touching -- 2.6. Noise -- 2.7. Swimming and diving -- pt. 2. Areas of special interest for cetacean observation -- ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Areas of special interest -- 2.1. South Australia -- 2.2. Queensland -- 2.3. Western Australia -- 2.4. New South Wales -- 2.5. Victoria -- 2.6. Tasmania -- 2.7. Commonwealth waters
Summary
The Australian National Guidelines for Cetacean Observation cover interactions between people and cetaceans in the wild during recreational observation activities and have two main aims: to minimise harmful impacts on cetacean populations by ensuring that the normal patterns of daily and seasonal activity of whales and dolphins are maintained in the short and long-term; and, to ensure people have the best opportunity to enjoy and learn about the animals through observation that is successful for people and cetaceans alike
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"February 2000"--T.p
Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) --Cover
