In order to make life as easy as possible we have referenced all the essential documents and information for all Marine Mammal Observers to download.
If there is something you are looking for that is not here then please make sure you contact us.
JNCC Guidelines
Below is a list of the JNCC Guidelines available to download. Please check the JNCC website for further details along with the latest updates or changes.
Explosives
JNCC guidelines for minimising the risk of injury to marine mammals from using explosives.
Piling
Statutory nature conservation agency protocol for minimising the risk of injury to marine mammals from piling noise.
Seismic
JNCC guidelines for minimising the risk of disturbance and injury to marine mammals from seismic surveys.
EPBC Guidelines
Below is a list of the EPBC Guidelines available to download. Please check the EPBC website for further details along with the latest updates or changes.
Seismic
Seismic surveying is widely used in the marine environment, mainly by the oil and gas exploration and production industry, to define and analyse subsurface geological structures.
JNCC Forms
Deck Forms
JNCC marine mammal observer deck forms.
Recording Forms
JNCC marine mammal observer recording forms.
Recording Forms Guide
JNCC marine mammal observer recording forms guide.
Time Zone Information
World UTC Zones
Here are a selection of maps displaying the world UTC time zones.
Australia Time Zones
Details on the Time Zones and other related information for Australia.
Other Essential Documents
Range Finder Stick
This is a guide to making a range finder stick.
Angleboard
Angleboard information sheet.
Cetacean Sightings Application (CSA)
The Cetacean Sightings Application has been developed to consistently record and report cetacean sightings and related seismic survey data to the Australian government.