Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01314:reg:2013:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01314
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2013 (pt 14/24)
Character Range: 53612–59453

dispersal
                * using genetic and morphological data to
                  determine any sub-speciation of Australian sea lion populations throughout their range.

Action No.  Action                                                                                                                                                        Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                      Responsibility
5.5         Improve understanding of juvenile dispersal and foraging behaviours by:                                                                                       3             * Research conducted on juvenile dispersal and foraging behaviours that facilitates greater understanding of juvenile behavioural ecology, trophic interactions and   DSEWPaC; PIRSA; SARDI;
                * undertaking research on juvenile                                                                                                                                        foraging ecology.                                                                                                                                                   WA DoF; researchers
                  (2–4 year olds) dispersal and
                  foraging patterns
                * assessing dive depths of juveniles, with a focus on assessing the need to include Australian sea lion exclusion spikes on pots in deep water (> 20 m).
5.6         Assess the indirect impacts of fishing on                                                                                                                     3             * Research undertaken on the indirect impacts of fishing on Australian sea lion populations.                                                                          DSEWPaC; PIRSA; SARDI;
            Australian sea lion populations by conducting research. Research should include:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WA DoF; researchers
                * determining the impact of fishing on prey species of Australian sea lions
                * assessing the impact of fishing gear on
                  preferred habitat of Australian sea lions.

Objective 6: Increase community involvement in, and awareness of, the recovery program
Action No.  Action                                                                                                                                              Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                             Responsibility
6.1         Provide advice, education and support to                                                                                                            2             * The Recovery Plan for the                                                                                                                  DSEWPaC; AFMA; PIRSA; SARDI; WA DoF; WA DEC; SA DENR
            fishers, community members, local governments and regional natural resource management                                                                              Australian Sea Lion is publically available in electronic format.
            organisations by measures including:                                                                                                                              * Target groups are contacted
                * ensuring that the Recovery Plan for the Australian Sea Lion is publicly available in electronic format                                                        and provided access to the
                * ensuring online information regarding the recovery plan is relevant and up-to-date                                                                            recovery plan.
                * promoting the recovery plan to target groups, such as commercial and recreational fishers and tour group operators                                          * The requirement for additional public awareness campaigns is assessed and, where required, awareness campaigns are conducted.
                * conducting presentations and workshops, where appropriate                                                                                                   * Opportunity for involvement of community groups in research and monitoring programs assessed and if applicable assistance requested.
                * involving community groups and tour operators in research and monitoring programs, where practical.
6.2         Consult relevant Indigenous organisations within the species' range regarding the implementation of the Recovery Plan for the Australian Sea Lion.  2             * Indigenous organisations within the species' range are consulted on the implementation of the Recovery Plan for the Australian Sea Lion,   DSEWPaC; PIRSA; SARDI;
                                                                                                                                                                                as appropriate.                                                                                                                            WA DoF; WA DEC

9 Current Management Arrangements

Management arrangements to support the recovery of the Australian sea lion include provisions under both Commonwealth and state government legislation. Arrangements in place at the time of making this recovery plan are outlined below.

9.1 National level

The Australian sea lion is