Sharing the ocean with others

AFMA is often asked for comments on offshore activities that may interact with fishing or have an impact on the fishing industry, which include:

• petroleum/mineral exploration
• burials at sea
• sea dumping
• marine farming development
• boat scuttling.

If you would like details or comments on a proposed activity please send the following details to petroleum@afma.gov.au:

• location (coordinates)
• type
• nature
• timing
• duration.

For the petroleum industry, we have specific guidelines for AFMA’s preferred process for consultation and information about petroleum offshore activities.