Do I need a permit to monitor seagrass?
On-ground monitoring in some locations may require permits (e.g., Marine Parks). You will need to check with local authorities (Parks and Wildlife) and Seagrass-Watch HQ before conducting any monitoring program in marine waters. In Queensland (Australia), Marine Plants are protected. Collection of marine plants for educational, research or monitoring purposes is permitted in accordance with code MP05 of the Fisheries Act and Integrated Planning Act. Click here for more information (MP05_research_VE1.
On-ground monitoring in some locations may require permits (e.g., Marine Parks). You will need to check with local authorities (Parks and Wildlife) and Seagrass-Watch HQ before conducting any monitoring program in marine waters. In Queensland (Australia), Marine Plants are protected. Collection of marine plants for educational, research or monitoring purposes is permitted in accordance with code MP05 of the Fisheries Act and Integrated Planning Act.
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