1. Complete the relevant application form.
2. Submit completed application form along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
3. Pay the required fee.
4. Permit will then be issued to the applicant.

Application Form for license to export marine mammal:
http://forms.bahamas.gov.bs/documents/MARINE_Import%20Export%20of%20Marine%20Mammal.pdf

• 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
And Family Islands Contact Information:
http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/071c20cf-be17-4215-8886-e91c9d4e14cf/Family+Island+Staff+Contacts.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

• 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.

BS$100.00

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Five business days.

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• Name of Applicant
• Address
• Telephone Number
• Type of Marine Mammal product to be exported
• Name and location of the facility where the product is to be exported
• Purpose of export of the marine mammal product
• Transportation mode and method
• Port of entry from/to which the marine mammal product is to be exported

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

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