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Environmental Performance Outcomes to Protect Threatened Species

We have developed specific and measurable benchmarks for environmental performance that we are seeking to achieve for the life of the activity.

Our Environment Plan provides comprehensive information on the full range of control measures that will be in place.

This Environment Plan recognises the cultural significance of this species as totemic ancestors; the importance of coastal bays for breeding and the arrival of southern right whales to communities and people.

For more information about how ConocoPhillips Australia is protecting southern right whales read the information sheet here.

There are many species of seabirds that are known to be present in the Otway Basin. Some of these species are listed as threatened under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Many species utilise the area for biologically important behaviours such as foraging, breeding and migration.

Seabirds and penguins may be sensitive to the effects of artificial light, particularly during critical behaviours such as breeding and foraging.

The Environment Plan includes a requirement for a Light Management Plan. This plan will ensure that light emissions during the activity are minimised to protect seabirds and other species in the area, and that procedures are in place to support grounded birds.

For more information about Seabirds and Penguins read the information sheet here

Marine turtles are known to be sensitive to the effects of artificial light, particularly during critical behaviours such as nesting and hatching. Marine turtles are also known to be sensitive to the effects of underwater noise.

The Environment Plan includes a requirement for a Light Management Plan. This plan will ensure that light emissions during the activity are minimised to protect marine turtles and other species in the area.

For more information about Marine Turtles read the information sheet here

For more information about how ConocoPhillips Australia is safeguarding Marine Wildlife review the full Environment Plan available via NOPSEMA.

View the Environment Plan here

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Environmental Performance Outcomes to Protect Threatened Species

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