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Threatened Species Nomination 2019

Details of the nominated species or subspeciesNAME OF SPECIES (OR SUBSPECIES)Scientific name: Sousa sahulensisCommon name(s): Australian humpback dolphin

TAXONOMYProvide any relevant detail on the species' taxonomy (e.g. authors of taxon or naming authority, year and reference; synonyms; Family and Order).The Australian humpback dolphin (Sousa sahulensis) was described as separate species in 2014. (Parra et. Al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

IUCN redlist – VU VulnerableSpecies Author: Jefferson & Rsoenbaum, 2014Kingdom: ANIMALIA, Phylum: CHORDATA, Class: MAMMALIA, Order: CETACEA, Family: DELPHINIDAE Synonyms: Sousa chinensisReference: T.A. Jefferson & H.C. Rosenbaum (2014) Marine Mammal Science 30(4): 1494-1541 {tax. nov.]; (Parra et. Al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

CONVENTIONALLY ACCEPTEDIs the species’ taxonomy conventionally accepted?

Yes No

If the species is not conventionally accepted please provide the following information required by the EPBC Regulations 2000:

a taxonomic description of the species in a form suitable for publication in conventional scientific literature;OR

evidence that a scientific institution has a specimen of the species, and a written statement signed by a person who is a taxonomist and has relevant expertise (has worked with, or is a published author on, the class of species nominated), that the species is considered to be a new species.

N/A

DESCRIPTIONProvide a description of the species including where relevant, distinguishing features, size and social structure How distinct is this species in its appearance from other species? How likely is it to be misidentified?

Australian humpback dolphins lack the hump present in other species of Sousa and their dorsal fin is low and triangular. Newborn calves are about 1 m in length and grow to around 2.7 m and up to 280 kg in weight. Australian humpback dolphins are mostly grey with a lighter belly, separated by a diagonal ‘cape’ with indistinct margins. Young calves are darker than adults, and the beak, forehead and dorsal fin whiten with age. The beak is long and cylindrical, containing about 31 to 33 teeth in each row. The tail is large and the flippers are short and rounded.

A hybrid between an Australian humpback dolphin and an Australian snubfin dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni) was recently discovered in Western Australia, but hybrids are considered to be rare. (The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Science, 2018).

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DISTRIBUTIONProvide a succinct overview of the species’ known or estimated current and past distribution, including international/national distribution. Provide a map if available.Is the species protected within the reserve system (e.g. national parks, Indigenous Protected Areas, or other conservation estates, private land covenants, etc.)? If so, which populations? Which reserves are actively managed for this species? Give details.

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https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671Map 1: Sousa sahulensis distribution (Parra et. Al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

Australian humpback dolphins are found in coastal waters of northern Australia, with resident populations from Moreton Bay in Queensland to Shark Bay, Western Australia. They are also found in southern waters of New Guinea. Australian humpback dolphins are referred to as an 'inshore' species because they mostly occur in shallow nearshore waters, often at the mouths of estuaries and in tidal channels. Although humpback dolphins have been recorded up to 55km offshore on the northern Great Barrier Reef, they are primarily found within 20km of the coast. Key localities in Queensland include

The distribution of Australian humpback dolphins is poorly known in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Cape York Peninsula, but they have been reported in waters off . (The Stateof Queensland Department of Environment and Science 2018).

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BIOLOGY/ECOLOGYProvide a summary of biological and ecological information. Include information required by the EPBC Regulations 2000 on: life cycle including age at sexual maturity, life expectancy, natural mortality rates specific biological characteristics habitat requirements for the species for fauna: feeding behaviour and food preference and daily seasonal movement patterns for flora: pollination and seed dispersal patterns

Social structureAustralian humpback dolphins occur in groups of up to 31, but are mostly seen in smaller groups of 2–4 individuals They are thought to have a ‘fission-fusion’ society with mostly short-term social bonds, aside from strong associations between mothers and their calves which can last for up to four years.

FeedingThey are considered to be opportunistic feeders, eating mostly fish associated with estuarine and inshore waters. Humpback dolphins often chase prey in shallow water and are sometimes observed to strand feed, where they beach themselves deliberately in order to catch fish. They have also been recorded feeding in association with prawn trawlers. Unlike bottlenose dolphins, Australian humpback dolphins do not bow ride but they often leap clear from the water.

ReproductionThere have been no detailed studies on the life history of this species, what is known of the reproductive biology of humpback dolphins comes from the Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) and the Indian humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea). This suggests that sexual maturity is attained at 14–17 years, gestation lasts 10–12 months and the interval between calving is 3–4 years.

Not much is known about the longevity of Australian humpback dolphins, but a dolphin called Amity was caught as a young adult in 1968 and still lives at Sea World, suggesting that they can live for over 51 years.

(The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Science 2018, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).

ThreatsIDENTIFICATION OF KNOWN THREATS AND IMPACT OF THE THREATSIdentify in the tables below any known threats to the species, under the provided headings indicate if the threat ispast, current or future and whether the threats are actual or potential.

Past threats Impact of threat

Current threats Impact of threatBioaccumulation of toxins through the food web from poor water quality/pollutants from adjacent land-based activities

Actual - Concentrations of PCBs and DDXs have been detected in samples from population close to urbanised area at levels near or above toxicological thresholds associated with immune - and reproductive toxicity or population declines in other marine mammals (Weijis et.al. 2016, Sanganyado et. al. 2018).

Delivery of bacteria in catchment run-offHabitat loss and degradation from coastal development anddredging

Actual (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, 2012), resulting in direct loss and disturbance of feeding habitat.

Noise pollution Actual - disturbance and displacement from underwater noise including vessel use and commercial activity (drilling etc.). This species relies heavily upon echo-location in the turbidwaters they occupy (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).

Boating activities Actual - disturbance and displacement from vessel activity. Boat strike and disruption of regular

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behaviour (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).Unregulated feeding

Actual - disruption of regular behaviour.

Commercial fisheries and recreationalactivities

Actual - incidental capture in mesh net fisheries (by-catch) and incidental capture by the Shark Control Program (Qld) – bather safety nets (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).

Commercial fishing activities

Actual - Depletion of food resources – Competition for prey species targeted by commercial Fisheries.

Recreationalfishing activities

Potential - Entanglement and ingestion of recreational fishing gear (hooks and line) or marinedebris (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).

Small localised populations

Actual - Populations are relatively small and maintain fairly small, discrete home ranges geographically remote from each other. With consideration of their conservative life-history traits, this makes them vulnerable to localised depletion as a result of human-induced mortality. These species are particularly at risk due to the range of pressures they face within the inshorehabitats on which they depend.

Actual future threats

Impact of threat

Mortality due to sustained elevated freshwater discharge (9 months) and lowair temperature

Increased mortality in affected areas under particular weather patterns (related to El Nin˜o- Southern Oscillation. (Meager and Limpus, 2014)

Potential future threats

Impact of threat

Succeptibility to disease caused by poor health due topollution exposure

Potential for reproductive implications or population declines.

THREAT ABATEMENTGive an overview of recovery and threat abatement/mitigation actions that are underway and/or proposed.

Implement sustainable fisheries management to ensure adequate stocks of the dolphin's prey and to minimise incidental capture in nets.

Improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef through the Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. Protect significant Australian humpback dolphin habitat through marine parks. Promote fishing practices that reduce interactions with wild dolphins. Provide education on the impacts of boating activities and unregulated feeding. Undertake ongoing research and monitoring to determine more about the species' life history parameters,

distribution, movement patterns and population sizes. Monitor dolphin mortality along the Queensland coast via StrandNet, the marine wildlife stranding and mortality

database. (The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Science, 2018). Promote connectivity among local populations (Parra et.al. 2018).

Listing categoryCURRENT LISTING CATEGORYWhat category is the species currently listed in under the EPBC Act? (If you are nominating the species for removal from the list, please complete the nomination form for removal from the list).

Not Listed Extinct Extinct in the wild Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable Conservation dependent

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NOMINATED LISTING CATEGORYNote: after answering the questions below relating to the eligibility again the criteria sufficient evidence should be available to determine the category for listing. Refer to the indicative threshold criteria in the guidelines.

Extinct Extinct in the wild Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable Conservation dependent

Transferring a species to another category in the listNote: If the nomination is to transfer a species between categories in the threatened species list, please complete this section. If the nomination is for a new listing please skip this section and proceed to the Eligibility section below.If the nomination is to remove a species from the list, please use the nomination form for removal from the list.

REASON FOR THE NOMINATION TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER CATEGORYPlease mark the boxes that apply by double clicking them with your mouse.

What is the reason for the nomination:

Genuine change of status New Knowledge Mistake Other Taxonomic change – ‘split’ newly described ‘lumped’ no longer valid

INITIAL LISTINGDescribe the reasons for the species’ initial listing and if available the criteria under which it was formerly considered eligible.

N/A

CHANGES IN SITUATIONWith regard to the listing criteria, how have circumstances changed since the species was listed that now makes it eligible for listing in another category?

Increased human activity in the species habitat including human activities, large scale fishing, coastal developments, industry developments, oil & gas and mining developments etc.Upscaling for port infrastructure between Port Hedland and Broome, increased shipping, loss of habitat through large scale dredging.

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Eligibility against the criteriaCRITERION 1

Population size reduction (reduction in total numbers)Population reduction (measured over the longer of 10 years or 3 generations) based on any of A1 to A4

Critically Endangered Very severe reduction

Endangered Severe reduction

Vulnerable Substantial reduction

A1 ≥ 90% ≥ 70% ≥ 50%

A2, A3, A4 ≥ 80% ≥ 50% ≥ 30%A1 Population reduction observed, estimated, inferred or

suspected in the past and the causes of the reduction are clearly reversible AND understood AND ceased.

A2 Population reduction observed, estimated, inferred or suspected in the past where the causes of the reduction may not have ceased OR may not be understood OR may not be reversible.

A3 Population reduction, projected or suspected to be met in the future (up to a maximum of 100 years) [(a) cannot be used for A3]

A4 An observed, estimated, inferred, projected or suspected population reduction where the time period must include both the past and the future (up to a max. of 100 years in future), and where the causes of reduction may not have ceased OR may not be understood OR may not be reversible.

(a) direct observation [except A3]

(b) an index of abundance appropriate to the taxon

based (c) a decline in area of occupancy,on any extent of occurrence and/or quality ofof the habitatfollowing

(d) actual or potential levels of exploitation

(e) the effects of introduced taxa, hybridization, pathogens, pollutants, competitors or parasites

Please identify whether the species meets A1, A2, A3 or A4. Include an explanation, supported by data and information, on how the species meets the criterion (A1 – A4). If available include information required by the EPBC Regulations 2000 on: whether the population trend is increasing, decreasing or static estimated generation length and method used to estimate the generation lengthYou must provide a response. If there is no evidence to demonstrate a population size reduction this must be statedA2 (a)The IUCN deems the population trend as "decreasing"https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671 (Parra et. Al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

Coastal development, commercial fishing operations etc. are unlikely to cease, however strategies to reduce development impacts, provide lower impacted habitats (marine parks) and regulation on fisheries are currently being implemented or could be developed for future implementation.

CRITERION 2:

Geographic distribution is precarious for either extent of occurrence AND/OR area of occupancy

Critically Endangered Very restricted

Endangered Restricted

Vulnerable Limited

B1. Extent of occurrence (EOO) < 100 km2 < 5,000 km2 < 20,000 km2

B2. Area of occupancy (AOO) < 10 km2 < 500 km2 < 2,000 km2

AND at least 2 of the following 3 conditions:

(a) Severely fragmented OR Number of locations = 1 ≤ 5 ≤ 10

(b) Continuing decline observed, estimated, inferred or projected in any of: (i) extent of occurrence; (ii) area of occupancy; (iii) area, extent and/or quality of habitat; (iv) number of locations or subpopulations; (v) number of mature individuals

(c) Extreme fluctuations in any of: (i) extent of occurrence; (ii) area of occupancy; (iii) number of locations or subpopulations; (number of mature individuals

Please refer to the ‘Guidelines for Using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria’ for assistance with interpreting the criterion particularly in relation to calculating area of occupancy and extent of occurrence and understanding the definition and use of location.

N/A

Please identify whether the species meets B1 or B2. Include an explanation, supported by data and information, on how the species meets at least 2 of (a) (b) or (c).Please note that locations must be defined by a threat. A location is a geographically or ecological distinct area in which a single threatening event can rapidly affect all individuals of the species present.If available include information required by the EPBC Regulations 2000 on:Whether there are smaller populations of the species within the total population and, if so, the degree of geographic separation between the smaller populations within the total populationAny biological, geographic, human induced or other barriers enforcing separationYou must provide a response. If there is no evidence to demonstrate that the geographic distribution is precarious for either extent of occurrence AND/OR area of occupancy this must be stated.

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CRITERION 3

Small population size and declineCritically Endangered

Very lowEndangered

LowVulnerable

LimitedEstimated number of mature individuals < 250 < 2,500 < 10,000

AND either (C1) or (C2) is true

C1 An observed, estimated or projected continuing decline of at least (up to a max. of 100 years in future

Very high rate 25% in 3 years or

1 generation (whichever is longer)

High rate 20% in 5 years or

2 generation (whichever is longer)

Substantial rate 10% in 10 years or

3 generations (whichever is longer)

C2 An observed, estimated, projected or inferred continuing decline AND its geographic distribution is precarious for its survival based on at least 1 of the following 3 conditions:

(i) Number of mature individuals in each subpopulation ≤ 50 ≤ 250 ≤ 1,000

(a)(ii) % of mature individuals in one

subpopulation = 90 – 100% 95 – 100% 100%

(b) Extreme fluctuations in the number of mature individuals

Please identify the estimated total number of mature individuals and either an answer to C1 or C2. Include an explanation, supported by data and information, on how the species meets the criteria. Note: If the estimated total number of mature individuals is unknown but presumed to be likely to be >10 000 you are not required to provide evidence in support of C1 or C2 just state that the number is likely to be >10 000.

You must provide a response. If there is no evidence to demonstrate small population size and decline this must be stated.C2 (a) (Vulnerable)The IUCN deems the population trend as "decreasing" (Parra et. al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

Populations are relatively small and maintain fairly small, discrete home ranges geographically remote from each other. With consideration of their conservative life-history traits, this makes them vulnerable to localised depletion as a result of human-induced mortality. These species are particularly at risk due to the range of pressures they face within the inshore habitats on which they depend.

Australian Humpback Dolphins live in small and localized subpopulations with low levels of genetic diversity and gene flow between populations (Parra et al. 2018) connected by limited gene flow. No subpopulation studied to date (Table 1) is estimated to contain more than 104 mature individuals. Therefore, it is highly likely that the largest subpopulation across their range would be <1,000 mature individuals and that there could well be fewer than 10,000 mature individuals. As with other cetaceans, the low reproductive rates of Australian Humpback Dolphins make them vulnerable to even low rates of anthropogenic mortality.

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From ICUN Red List supplementary population information: (Parra et. Al. 2017). https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671

CRITERION 4:

Very small populationCritically Endangered

Extremely lowEndangered

Very LowVulnerable

Low

Number of mature individuals < 50 < 250 < 1,000

Please identify the estimated total number of mature individuals and evidence on how the figure was derived.

You must provide a response. If there is no evidence to demonstrate very small population size and decline this must be stated.

N/A

CRITERION 5

Quantitative AnalysisCritically Endangered

Immediate futureEndangered Near future

Vulnerable Medium-term future

Indicating the probability of extinction in the wild to be:

≥ 50% in 10 years or 3 generations,

whichever is longer (100 years max.)

≥ 20% in 20 years or5 generations,

whichever is longer (100 years max.)

≥ 10% in 100 years

Please identify the probability of extinction and evidence as to have the analysis was undertaken. You must provide a response. If there has been no quantitative analysis undertaken must be stated.

N/A

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SUMMARY OF CRITERIA UNDER WHICH THE SPECIES IS ELIGIBLE FOR LISTINGPlease mark the criteria and sub-criteria that apply.

Criterion 1 A1 (specify at least one of the following) a) A2 (specify at least one of the following) a) A3 (specify at least one of the following)A4 (specify at least one of the following) a)

B1 (specify at least two of the following) a) B2 (specify at least two of the following) a)

estimated number of mature individuals ANDeither C1 or C2 either a or b

C1 OR 2 of C2 a(i), a(ii) or b C2 a (i) a (ii)C2 b)

Criterion 1Criterion 2

b)b)b)b)

b)b)

c) d)c) d)c) d)c) d)

c); AND/ORc)

e); AND/OR e); AND/OR e); AND/ORe)

Criterion 2

Criterion 3

Criterion 4

Criterion 5

For conservation dependent nominations only:

Conservation Dependent ConsiderationsOnly complete this section if nominating for consideration under the conservation dependent category, or if nominating a fish (or harvested marine species) with a management plan answer either the first or second question below, whichever is more appropriate.

Please note that the currently only fish species that have been listed under this criterion. However it can be applied to other species.

CONSERVATION PROGRAM (if species is a fish or harvested marine species, answer the question below instead)

a) Give details of the conservation program for which this species is a focus.b) Provide details of how the species would become Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangeredshould the

program cease.

N/A

FISH MANAGEMENT PLANSa) Give details of the plan of management that focuses on the fish.b) Provide details of how the plan provides for management actions necessary to stop the decline of and

support the recovery of the species, so that its chances of long term survival in nature are maximised.c) Explain the effect on the fish if the plan of management ceased

N/A

MANAGEMENT PLAN’S LEGISLATIVE BASISIs the plan of management (or some component/s of it) in force under Commonwealth or State/Territory law? If so, provide details.

N/A

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Other Considerations

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCEIs the species known to have cultural significance for Indigenous groups within Australia? If so, to which groups? Provide information on the nature of this significance if publicly available.

Yes – The Quandamooka people of Moreton Bay waters have a strong spiritual connection to the dolphins living in the bay. Dolphins feature in important dreaming stories, art, song and other cultural practices. For the Quandamooka people a decline in the species means a loss of a deep spiritual connection. Quandamooka people are actively involved in conservation measures for the species and the health of the bay and would welcome the opportunity to be more involved in caring for this species. For further information contact the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (

CONSERVATION THEMEThe conservation theme for the 2019 nomination period is:‘Species and Ecological Communities that are severely affected by fire regimes’Explain how the nomination relates to this theme. Note that nominations which do not relate to the theme will still be considered.

N/A

FURTHER STUDIESIdentify relevant studies or management documentation that might relate to the species (e.g. research projects, national park management plans, recovery plans, conservation plans, threat abatement plans, etc.).

South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan 2009-2031. Target CM5: Key species. The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (2009).

Legislative management tools for the conservation of inshore dolphins include The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld); Nature Conservation (Whales and Dolphins) Conservation Plan 1997 (Qld); Fisheries Act 1994 (Qld); spatial protection via the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 (33 per cent of the Great Barrier

Reef Marine Park closed to extractive use); Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 (Qld) (provides complementary protection of

coastal and some estuarine waters); Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008; and inshore habitat conservation areas such as the Queensland Government’s Dugong Protection Areas and Fish

Habitat Areas (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 2012).

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) (2012). Marine bioregional plan for the North Marine Region. Prepared under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/marine/marine-bioregional- plans/north. In effect under the EPBC Act from 27-Aug-2012.

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) (2012). Marine bioregional plan for the Temperate East Marine Region. Prepared under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/marine/marine-bioregional- plans/temperate-east. In effect under the EPBC Act from 27-Aug-2012.

Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (DSEWPaC) (2012). Marine bioregional plan for the North-west Marine Region. Prepared under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/topics/marine/marine-bioregional- plans/north-west. In effect under the EPBC Act from 27-Aug-2012.

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Reviewers and ReferencesREVIEWER(S)Has this nomination been peer-reviewed? Have relevant experts been consulted on this nomination? If so, please include their names, current professional positions and contact details.

Initiated and reviewed by the Quandamooka Land and Sea Committee. reviewed the nomination.

REFERENCE LISTPlease list key references/documentation you have referred to in your nomination.

Cagnazzi, D. (2017). Increase understanding of the status of the Australian snubfin and Australian humpback dolphins within Port Curtis and Port Alma Final Project Report (CA14000085). Report produced for the Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Program Advisory Panel as part of the Gladstone Ports Corporation Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Program. pp. 124.

Department of the Environment (2019). Sousa sahulensis in Species Profile and Threats Database, Department of the Environment, Canberra [Online]. Available from: http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi- bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=50. Accessed Mon, 25 Mar 2019.

Dolphin Research Australia (2019). Australian Humpback Dolphins, Dolphin Research Australia [Online]. Available from: https://www.dolphinresearchaustralia.org/education/learn-about-dolphin-whales/australian-humpback-dolphin/.Accessed 25 March 2019.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (2012). A Vulnerability Assessment for the Great Barrier Reef - Indo-Pacific humpback and Australian snubfin dolphins. Australian Government, Canberra.

Meager, J, Hawkins, E, Ansmann, I and Parra, G (2018). Long-term trends in habitat use and site fidelity by Australian humpback dolphins Sousa sahulensis in a near-urban embayment. Marine Ecology Progress Series 603: 227–242.

Meager, J and Limpus, C. (2014) Mortality of Inshore Marine Mammals in Eastern Australia Is Predicted by Freshwater Discharge and Air Temperature. PLoS ONE 9(4): e94849. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0094849.

Parra, G, Cagnazzi, D, Perrin, W and Braulik, GT (2017). Sousa sahulensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T82031667A82031671. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/82031667/82031671. Accessed Mon 25 March 2019.

Parra, G, and Cagnazzi, D (2016). Conservation Status of the Australian Humpback Dolphin (Sousa sahulensis) Using the IUCN Red List Criteria. Advances in Marine Biology. 73:157-192. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065288115000115

Parra,G and Cagnazzi,D, Jedensjö,M, Ackermann, C, Frere, C, Seddon,J, Nikolicg,N, Krützen, M. Low genetic diversity, limited gene flow and widespread genetic bottleneckeffects in a threatened dolphin species, the Australian humpback dolphin. Biological Conservation 220 (2018) 192-200.

Sanganyado, E, Rashid Rajput, I and Liu, W (2018). Bioaccumulation of organic pollutants in Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin: A review on current knowledge and future prospects. Environmental Pollution 237: 111-125.

The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Science (2018). Australian humpback dolphin, Department of Environment and Science [Online]. Available from: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/animals- az/indopacific_humpback_dolphin.html. Accessed Mon, 25 Mar 2019.

The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (2009). South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan 2009-2031. State of Queensland, Brisbane.

Wejis, L, Vijayasarathy, S, Alexander Villa, C, Neugebauer, F, Meager, J, Gaus, C (2016). Screening of organic and metal contaminants in Australian humpback dolphins (Sousa sahulensis) inhabiting an urbanised embayment. Chemosphere, Volume 151: 253-262.

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Nominator's DetailsNote: Your details are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1988 and will not be divulged to third parties, except for state and territory governments and scientific committee which have agreed to collaborate with the Commonwealth on national threatened species assessments using a common assessment method.If there are multiple nominators please include details below for all nominators.

TITLE (e.g. Mr/Mrs/Dr/Professor/etc.)

FULL NAME

ORGANISATION OR COMPANY NAME (IF APPLICABLE)

CONTACT DETAILSEmail: Phone: (Postal address:

DECLARATIONI declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information in this nomination and its attachments is true and correct.

Signed: see attached signed form.

* If submitting by email, please attach an electronic signature

Date: 28/03/2019

Where did you find out about nominating species?

The Committee would appreciate your feedback regarding how you found out about the nomination process. Your feedback will ensure that future calls for nominations can be advertised appropriately.

Please tick

Department website Web search The Australian newspaper word of mouth

Journal/society/organisation web site or email? If so which one..............................................................................

Social media? If so which ...........................................................................................................................................

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Lodging your nomination

Completed nominations may be lodged either:1. by email in Microsoft Word format to: epbc.nominations@environment.gov.au, or2. by mail to: The Director

Species Information and Policy Section Department of the Environment and Energy GPO Box 787CANBERRA ACT 2601

* If submitting by mail, you must include an electronic copy on a memory stick.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON 28 MARCH 2019.