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Marine wildlife

Victoria's marine waters support a magnificent array of native animals and plants. Click on the links below for more information on marine animals, and find action statements prepared by DSE to ensure protection of threatened plant and animal species, ecological communities and potentially threatening processes.


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Marine mammals
Learn about Whales, Dolphins, Seals and Penguins and find out about the regulations governing whale and dolphin watching in Victoria.

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Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act: Marine Action Statements
Find action statements prepared for Victoria’s threatened plant and animal species, ecological communities and potentially threatening processes relating to marine ecosystems.

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Marine mammals regulations in Victoria
The proposed Wildlife (Marine Mammals) Regulations 2009 seek to improve how people interact with whales, dolphins and seals in Victoria.





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