Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application in Form 5 to the Department of Marine Resources.
2. Please see the "Office Locations & Contacts" section below for contact information.
3. The Applicant can download the Form through the below Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. After filling all the details submit the Application Form along with the required documents as mentioned in the “Required documents”section to the Department of Marine Resources along with the corresponding fee.
6. On completion of the above process the applicant will get the permit.
   

• Application Form.
• Copies of CVs for the researchers.
• Passport sized photo.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Names of any publications.
• Academic qualifications.
• Completed past research projects to establish validity of research.
• Copies of passport of all persons named on the application.
  

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
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Contact Details for Family Island Link

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

The processing Fee for Marine Mammal Research Permit is BS$50.00.

The permit is valid for one year.

Application Form Link.

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The Processing time is 5 to 10 days.

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• Nameand Address of Applicant
• Name and Address of sponsor
• Type and purpose of proposed marine mammal/marine mammal product research
• Dates of proposed research project
• Date, port and method of arrival in The Bahamas
• Precise location where proposed research is to be undertaken.
• Proposed cruise plan indicating ports of entry and exits with routes to be followed
• Specimens/samples proposed to collect
• If land based stations are required, please provide full details of location, equipment to be installed and number of persons who will staff the station.
• The following particulars are required of each member of the staff.
  • Full Name
  • Date ofBirth
  • Sex
  • Home Address
  • Nationality
  • Passport Number
  • Qualification
  • Position held with project
• Names and designations of scientists who will act as advisors to the project
• Samples of any questionnaires to be used during the project should be accompanied with this application,
  

It is required to get marine mammal research Permit.

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For persons wishing to renew   their permit after one year, a letter with a request for renewal must be submitted to the Department of Marine Resources.