❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question on notice addresses the Department of Conservation and Land Management's (CALM) policies regarding fees, permits, and oversight for filmmakers and photographers capturing images of whales and other marine mammals for commercial purposes. The response clarifies regulations, licensing requirements, and the rationale behind them, focusing on conservation and minimal disturbance to wildlife.
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(1) Does CALM charge fees for film makers and professional photographers to take film or photographs of whales and other marine mammals?
(2) If yes to (1), how much?
(3) If yes to (1), why and under what authority?
(4) Does CALM require film makers and professional photographers to obtain a permit to be able to publish or otherwise put to commercial use their film or photographs of whales and other marine mammals?
(5) If yes to (4), why and under what authority?
(6) If yes to (4), what mechanism does CALM have in place to ensure this is complied with?
(7) Does CALM require a wildlife officer to accompany persons (including legal persons) who want to interact with whales for commercial gain?
(8) If yes to (7), how much does this cost?
(9) If yes to (7), please specify which class of persons does this requirement apply?
(10) Does this include whale watching tour operators -
(a) with a film maker or professional photographer on board; or
(b) where no film maker or professional photographer is on board?
(11) If no to (10b), why not?
(2) If yes to (1), how much?
(3) If yes to (1), why and under what authority?
(4) Does CALM require film makers and professional photographers to obtain a permit to be able to publish or otherwise put to commercial use their film or photographs of whales and other marine mammals?
(5) If yes to (4), why and under what authority?
(6) If yes to (4), what mechanism does CALM have in place to ensure this is complied with?
(7) Does CALM require a wildlife officer to accompany persons (including legal persons) who want to interact with whales for commercial gain?
(8) If yes to (7), how much does this cost?
(9) If yes to (7), please specify which class of persons does this requirement apply?
(10) Does this include whale watching tour operators -
(a) with a film maker or professional photographer on board; or
(b) where no film maker or professional photographer is on board?
(11) If no to (10b), why not?
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Answered
27 November 2002
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
20 days
(b) where no film maker or professional photographer is on board?
(2) Where the payment of fees is required, the fees will vary according to factors including whether any supervision is required, the location of the filming and the scale of the filming. (3) The Department's policy for commercial filming on managed lands and waters seeks to promote an appropriate understanding of nature conservation and land management. The filming must not compromise nature conservation values or place filmed animals at risk. The Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 require authorisation by the Department for any photography for commercial purposes. (4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(3) The Department's policy for commercial filming on managed lands and waters seeks to promote an appropriate understanding of nature conservation and land management. The filming must not compromise nature conservation values or place filmed animals at risk. The Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 require authorisation by the Department for any photography for commercial purposes. (4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(2) Where the payment of fees is required, the fees will vary according to factors including whether any supervision is required, the location of the filming and the scale of the filming. (3) The Department's policy for commercial filming on managed lands and waters seeks to promote an appropriate understanding of nature conservation and land management. The filming must not compromise nature conservation values or place filmed animals at risk. The Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 require authorisation by the Department for any photography for commercial purposes. (4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(3) The Department's policy for commercial filming on managed lands and waters seeks to promote an appropriate understanding of nature conservation and land management. The filming must not compromise nature conservation values or place filmed animals at risk. The Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 require authorisation by the Department for any photography for commercial purposes. (4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(4) No, the Department does not require any additional approval to publish or release a film. (5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(5) Not applicable. (6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(6) There is an offence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 for failure to obtain authorisation for commercial filming but no enforcement provisions relate solely to the act of publishing or releasing a film. (7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(7) Interaction with whales and other marine mammals (including dugongs, dolphins and sea lions) is subject to the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and Wildlife Conservation (Close Season for Marine Mammals) Notice. Under the Notice, commercial activities involving potential disturbance of a marine mammal require a marine mammal interaction licence under the Act. A condition of the marine mammal interaction licence may require the presence of a wildlife officer from the Department, particularly when there is commercial filming in the water. Commercial whale watching is also monitored where possible by wildlife officers on the Department's patrol vessels. Film making utilising the services of a charter operator may also require a commercial operations licence under the Conservation and Land Management Regulations 2002 when within a marine reserve. (8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(8) Costs for the required presence of a wildlife officer may apply when commercial filming is to occur, particularly in-water filming. Such a charge will vary according to commercial filming conditions, time involved and distances travelled. (9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(9) Usually commercial film makers, although not necessarily restricted to this type of activity. Wildlife officers may and do accompany holders of marine mammal interaction licences. (10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(10) (a) Yes, in most instances an officer from the Department would be required to accompany the licensee for commercial filming. (b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(b) Wildlife officers do accompany whale watching tour operators on occasions, however, most of the management of this activity is conducted from Departmental patrol vessels. (11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
(11) The presence of a wildlife officer for whale watching which does not involve filming is not always possible or practicable. There were 114 whale watching licences issued throughout WA this year. The conditions of the marine mammal interaction licence and (where applicable) the commercial operations licence for marine reserves are applied to ensure minimal impact and disturbance of whales, eg restrictions on vessels approaching whales.
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