Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Marine Mammal Export License in person, the applicant has to visit theDepartment of Marine Resources in his/her state of residence.
2. The address and contact details can be found in the “Office Location & Contacts” Section.
3. Visit the office and get an application form for Marine Mammal Export License from the relevant department.Or it can be downloaded from here:Link
4. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections. Attest it with your signature once completed.
5. After filling the application form, make sure that you have attached all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page.
6. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
7. Pay the required fee.
8. Permit will then be issued to the applicant within 5 days.

• Completed application form.
• Veterinary Health certification.
• Import approval from the destination country.
• Export permit under the Animal Health Act.

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
For Family Island Residents:Link

Eligibility criteria for going through this procedure are to have

• Proof that the marine mammal can be legally imported into the destination country.
• Proof that the marine mammal is in good health.
• Proof that export of the marine mammal is approved under the Animal Health Act.

The applicable fee is BS$100.00

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Application Form: Application Link

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• The license can be obtained within five business days.
  

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• Name of Applicant
• Address
• Telephone number
• Fax
• Type of marine mammal/marine mammal product proposed to be exported/imported
• Name and location of facility where the marine mammal/marine mammal product will be exported/imported
• Purpose of export/import of the marine mammal/marine mammal product
• Transportation mode and method by which the marine mammal/marine mammal product will be exported/imported
• Port of entry from/to which the marine mammal/marine mammal product is to be exported/imported
• Signature of Applicant
• Date

• A Marine Mammal Export Permit is required to allow the export of any species of marine mammal from The Bahamas.
  

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