Volume III, Appendices EM - National Marine Fisheries Service ...

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NotifL the Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Ofice of
Protected Resources, prior to any capturelrelease activities;
Only perform capturelrelease activities as advised by the
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Only perform capturelrelease activities in conjunction with
researchers and managers for that stock or species;
Process animals in small groups;
5) Minimize handling time;
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Exercise caution when approaching all animals, particularly
femalelpup or femalelcalf pairs;
Monitor all biopsy or tagging sites for possible infection;
Keep animals cool and wet during triage andlor transport (when
appropriate);
Use standardized, humane methods for sterilization and sample
collection; and
10) Use scientifically reviewed and acceptable tagging and biopsy
sampling techniques that are not considered controversial. In no
instance will the Holder attempt to biopsy a cetacean anywhere on
the front half of the animal.
e. For large whale disentanglements, the Holder must
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Approach the whales gradually to minimize or avoid any sort of
startle response;
Use caution when approaching mothers and calves; and
For the safety of the Researchers and whales, only use individuals
that have been sufficiently trained, to the satisfaction of the
HolderRI, to disentangle animals.
f. The HolderIPI must perform all activities and collect all samples in a
humane manner.
NMFS Permit No. 932-1489-08
Expiration Date: June 30,2007