Marine European Protected Species and basking sharks: licensing

Licensing requirements for marine European Protected Species and basking sharks.


Overview 

The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 , The Conservation of Offshore Marine Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 cover licensing for marine European Protected Species (EPS) and basking sharks.

All cetacean species (whales, dolphins and porpoise) are marine EPS.

Application forms can be found in the supporting documents.

Contents of this publication

  • do I need an EPS or basking shark licence
  • how to apply for an EPS or basking shark licence

Links to other relevant guidance

Contact

See MD-LOT contact details.

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