A licence to operate a captive marine mammal facility certifies that the operators of a captive marine mammal facility have been deemed adequate to hold live specimens of marine mammals in The Bahamas.
- Possession of a facility that meets the requirements detailed in the Marine Mammal (Facilities) Regulations.
- Ability to demonstrate possession of the resources (financial and manpower), to operate the facility in accordance with the Marine Mammal Regulations.
- Complete the relevant application form.
- Submit completed application form, along with the required supporting documents, to the Department of Marine Resources.
- Upon approval of the application, the applicant will be requested to pay the required fee.
- Permit will then be issued to the applicant.
This service can be accessed at the following locations:
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
And
Family Islands Contact Information
Application for Licence to Operate a Captive Marine Mammal Facility
Completed Application Form
Five to ten business days.
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
BS$10,000.00
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
And
Family Islands Contact Information
East Bay
P O Box N 3028
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) - 393-1777
393-1014/5
393-1096/7
Fax: (242) - 393-0238
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