The Brazilian Regulations for Dolphinaria - so stringent they have no Dolphinaria in Brazil
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
BRAZILIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RENEWABLE RESOURCES
REGULATION No 3 OF 8 FEBRUARY 2002
THE PRESIDENT OF THE BRAZILIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RENEWABLE RESOURCES - IBAMA, in the use of the powers that are vested in him by Article 24 of the Regimental Structure approved by Edict No 3.833 of 5 June 2001, Article 83 of the Company Rules, approved by the GM/MINTER Decree No 445 of 16 August 1989, in the light of what is laid out in Law No 7.173 of 14 December 1983 and Decree No 98 of 14 April 2000 by the Ministry of the Environment, and considering what appears in Case No 02001.003121/00-10, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Chapter I - Initial Arrangements
Article 1. For the purposes of the maintenance, whilst in captivity, of the species of aquatic mammals defined in Articles 7 and 8 of this Regulation, the relevant businesses and institutions shall comply with the obligations fixed in Decree No 98 of 14 April 2000 by the Ministry of the Environment, and those in this current Regulation, without prejudice to other laws:
I - Have a technical team, contracted over the long term, which comprises of at least one biologist or marine science professional, one veterinary surgeon and assistants, all with proven experience in the handling of aquatic mammals;
II - Have adequate facilities for the maintenance and feeding of the animals;
III - Have, in the list of employees, those who deal with security;
IV - Keep, in each enclosure that will be visited by the public, an information plaque where it is stated, at the very least, the common and scientific names of the species in that enclosure, where in the world they are found, and an indication, whenever it is the case, that they are an endangered species;
V - Have toilet facilities and drinking fountains for public use;
VI - Demonstrate that there are sufficient funds to guarantee the installation and maintenance of the facilities;
VII - Keep registration records, which should be in the form of individual documents for each animal;
VIII - Arrange administrative support compatible with the activities already in place;
IX - Maintain laboratories for clinical analyses, or have agreements with other laboratories for that purpose;
X - Install a veterinary outpatient department;
XI - Have equipment that facilitates the handling, immobilisation and transport of the animals;
XII - Develop educational programmes; and
XIII - Have a library containing specialised literature.
Article 2. For the implementation of this Regulation, take into consideration:
I - Dry Area - an area of land, in square metres, next to the pool area, aimed at the free movement of the animals between the aquatic and land environments;
II - Respite area - a confined area which provides different types of handling and a retreat from the animals in the enclosure;
III - Minimum Horizontal Distance (MHD) - the minimum horizontal distance in metres, measured between the two closest ends of a pool intended for the maintenance of aquatic mammals.
IV - Permanent maintenance - maintenance of animals for a long period of time in licensed establishments that provide for the well being of the animals, carrying out recognised programmes of reproduction, education and research.
V - Maternity - a quiet, confined area aimed at lodging females and their new-born calves and / or those that are pregnant. It shall have a solarium.
VI - Minimum Depth (MD) - the minimum distance in metres from the surface of the water to the bottom of the pool.
VII - Quarantine - a period in which the animals who have recently arrived at the institution go through a process of isolation and observation before being integrated into the group.
VIII - Quarantine area - an area intended to hold animals that have recently arrived while they are being observed. This is before they are integrated into the group.
IX - Rehabilitation - a period in which the animal remains under intensive veterinary care, aimed at its release or housing in a suitable place.
X - Enclosure - a physically restricted space used to house aquatic mammals in captivity.
XI - Overflow area - group of enclosures and installations intended for the maintenance of surplus animals and those that are waiting to be transferred elsewhere. They are off limits to the public.
XII - Bodily Size (BS) - the full length of the animal, whether a Cetacea, Sirenia, Pinipedia, or Mustelidae, measured in metres and in a straight line, according to the rules described for each species.
XIII - Minimum Volume (MV) - volume, in metres cubed, necessary for keeping up to two animals in captivity.
XIV - Additional Minimum Volume (AV) - volume, in metres cubed, added to the Minimum Volume for each additional animal.
Article 3. The businesses and institutions that wish to look after aquatic mammals in enclosures constructed in natural surroundings such as creeks, rivers or estuaries shall obey the rules established in this Regulation and respect the biology-related aspects of the species in question. This is the case regardless of whether the animals will be at the centre permanently, or just in the short term.
Chapter II - Permanent Maintenance
Article 4. The businesses and institutions that are qualified for the permanent maintenance of aquatic mammals in captivity shall guarantee the development of programmes of education, research and reproduction, paying attention to the following directives:
I - House the animals in conditions that satisfy their biological needs, providing the species with enrichment of their enclosures and maintaining a level of excellence in animal handling through established programmes of preventative medicine, veterinary care, and nutrition;
II - Have available an emergency electricity supply, which is necessary for the adequate functioning of the enclosures. Also, have sufficient water reservoirs to be able to fully supply all the pools;
III - Have a group of enclosures which include, at the very least, a pool in the main enclosure, a pool for animals in quarantine and a pool in the overflow area. In the case of Pinipedia and Mustelidae there must also be a dry area. These should all comply with the special requirements of each species;
IV - Have a specific area for rehabilitation, taking care to comply with the requisites set out in this Regulation. It will be forbidden for the animals in this area to come into contact with those in the rest of the institution, except when justified by the Veterinary Surgeon;
V - Guarantee that the enclosures for the maintenance of aquatic mammals are intended exclusively for them and will not be used for other purposes;
VI - Submit all the installations to a permanent programme of maintenance;
VII - Prevent an animal from escaping at all costs. This is to avoid their species becoming endangered or contaminated by diseases specific to captivity;
VIII - Keep all documentation relevant to the handling of animals up to date and available for consultation;
IX - Guarantee that if the centre was to close down the animals would be transferred in advance and in appropriate conditions;
X - Participate in research concerning the conservation of aquatic mammals;
XI - Cooperate in the research and conservation in situ of Brazilian species of aquatic mammals, providing financial or logistical support.
Chapter III - Temporary maintenance and Rehabilitation
Article 5. The businesses and institutions which are qualified to temporarily keep Brazilian aquatic mammals in captivity, with the aim of rehabilitating them and reintroducing them into their natural habitats, shall comply with the following directives:
I - Animals which are rescued after being accidentally caught in fishing nets, run aground on the beach, contaminated by oil or found in any other situation that suggests the need for Veterinary Care, shall only be taken to an institution capable of carrying out their rehabilitation if it is deemed to be impossible to do it in situ;
II - The rehabilitated animals should be reintroduced into their natural habitats as soon as they reach a good state of health and are capable of feeding themselves.
III - The reintroduction shall be carried out by means of a plan of reintroduction, taking into consideration the geographical distribution of the species in question;
IV - The need to prolong veterinary treatment shall be justified in a report by the Veterinary Surgeon;
V - The enclosures intended for the rehabilitation of Cetacea, Sirenia and Pinipedia shall have, as a minimum, the dimensions shown in the table under Article 7 "b", and the table in Article 8 in the case of Mustelidae.
VI - The animals may be kept in natural surroundings, as long as the environmental variations of the site do not cause discomfort nor threaten the health of the individuals;
VII - The businesses and institutions that keep animals in natural surroundings must comply with item "V" of this article and provide systems that allow for the animals to be handled and observed, without causing them excessive stress;
VIII - Rehabilitation programmes shall include the following basic directives:
a) Physical examination of the animals, including clinical and laboratory examinations;
b) Veterinary treatment for the prophylaxis of ectoparasites and endoparasites and other preventative or therapeutic procedures;
c) Adaptation of diets, including food supplements, if necessary;
d) Permanent observation of the behaviour of the animals.
IX - The animals must initially be kept in temperatures similar to which they are accustomed, being gradually acclimatised to other conditions, according to their biology;
X - Sick animals shall be kept far from any source of stress, whether it is the presence of people besides those on the rehabilitation team, noise or excessive heat, among others:
Supplementary Paragraph. All the species of aquatic mammals that are native to Brazil can be temporarily kept in captivity, with the aim of rehabilitation and reintroduction into their natural habitats.
Chapter IV - The Installations
Article 6. The businesses and institutions which keep aquatic mammals must obey the following demands:
I - All the superficial structures in the enclosures must be constructed from durable, non porous, non toxic materials that are impermeable, to ease cleaning and disinfection;
II - The edges of all the enclosures shall be rounded so that the animals can support themselves or slide around without the risk of suffering from a friction wound when their bodies come into contact with the edge of the enclosure;
III - The enclosures must provide security for the animals, staff and the visiting public. They shall have physical barriers of a set minimum distance that protect the animals from interference by the public;
IV - The structure and location of the enclosures must be such as to minimise the effect on the animals of excessive noise and any other causes of stress;
V - The enclosures intended for quarantine and rehabilitation shall be separate from the other pool complexes, and their equipment (filters, pumps and thermostats) must be individualised and operated separately;
VI - All the enclosures shall have adequate facilities for the drainage, filtration and circulation of the water;
VII - The pools in the overflow area may be connected to the main pool, through a system that allows draining, whenever necessary;
VIII - All the enclosures must have, whenever necessary, a system to control the water temperature, in accordance with the biological requirements of the species;
IX - The enclosures shall be ventilated, illuminated by natural light and contain both shady and exposed areas, depending on the species. In the case of covered areas, these must have a minimum height of 3m (three metres) above the level of the water.
Chapter V - The Dimensions of the Enclosures for each Species
Article 7. The rules for the dimensions of the main enclosures intended for the Cetacea, Pinipedia and Sirenia species that may be permanently kept in captivity are described below.
SPECIES BODILY
SIZE
(M) MINIMUM
HORIZONTAL
DISTANCE
(M) MIN.
DEPTH
(M) MINIMUM VOLUME FOR UP TO 2 ANIMALS (M³) VOLUME PER ADDITIONAL ANIMAL (M³) DRY AREA PER ANIMAL (M²) DRY AREA PER ADDITIONAL ANIMAL
(M²)
Tursiops truncatus 3.5 14.0 6.0 1600 400 - -
Delphinapterus leucas 3.5 14.0 7.0 1600 400 - -
Trichechus manatus 3.5 14.0 4.0 700 50 - -
Trichechus inunguis 2.5 14.0 3.0 700 30 - -
Inia geoffrensis 2.5 14.0 4.0 1300 200 - -
Odobenus rosmarus 3.5 14.0 4.0 350 200 50 16
Mirounga sp. 4.0 10.0 4.0 350 200 50 16
Arctocephalus sp. 2.0 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Otaria sp. 2.5 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Phoca vitulina 2.0 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Zalophus californianus 2.5 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Callorhinus ursinus 2.0 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Halichoerus grypus 2.5 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
Eumetopias jubatus 3.0 8.0 4.0 250 100 16 4.0
Phoca hispida 1.5 8.0 2.0 250 250 16 4.0
Phoca sibirica 2.0 8.0 2.0 100 100 16 4.0
Cystophora cristata 2.5 8.0 2.0 250 100 16 4.0
§ 1. The pool dimensions shall comply with the minimum measurements set out in the unchanging table at the "caput" of this article.
§ 2. The list of all the species that can be authorised to be kept in captivity may be altered after technical evaluation by the licensed institution, heard by the Management for Fauna and Fishing, the National Centre for Research, Conservation and Handling of Aquatic Mammals, and the Group for Special Work with Aquatic Mammals.
§ 3. The dimensions of the enclosures for new species must comply with the dimensions for authorised species of a similar bodily size, in accordance with the table above.
a) The pool in the main enclosure shall comprise of a circle with a diameter equal to the minimum horizontal distance for each species, regardless of their shape. This calculation must not include structures, such as islands, which may exist inside the enclosures. As long as the minimum distances have been complied with, areas of varying depth may be added;
b) Pools for rehabilitation must contain the minimum dimensions set out in the table below:
SPECIES BODILY SIZE (M) MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (M) MINIMUM DEPTH (M) MINIMUM VOLUME PER ANIMAL (M³) VOLUME PER EACH ADDITIONAL ANIMAL (M³) DRY AREA (M²)
Small Cetacea Up to 3.5 6.0 2.0 1200 200 -
Big Cetacea > 3.5 10.0 2.5 3000 800 -
Sirenia Up to 3.0 8.0 2.0 100 30 -
Pinipedia Up to 4.0 5.0 2.0 275 150 20
c) Pools in the quarantine, respite, and overflow areas are additional resources and shall not be subjected to the minimum spatial requirements of those in the main and rehabilitation areas.
Article 8. The rules for the dimensions and characteristics of the enclosures intended for the maintenance of Mustelidae are as set out in the table below:
TYPE AREA (M²) NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS TANK RESPITE AREA (M²) MATERNITY AREA (M²) SPECIFICATIONS
Lutra 40 Family group Area: 60% of the enclosure. Depth 1.5m. 2 2.0m² with a tank of 1.0m². A floor of earth on resistant material, suitable for the construction of burrows.
Pteronura 120 Family group 60% of the enclosure. Depth 2.0m. 3 3.0m² with a tank of 1.0m². Depth 0.80m. A floor of earth on resistant material, suitable for the construction of burrows.
Enhydra 40 Family group 60% of the enclosure. Depth 1.5m. 4 2.0m² with a tank of 1.0m². Depth 0.80m. Marine animal. Specifications are for a tank of salty water.
Supplementary Paragraph. In all cases, for the maintenance of Mustelidae security level II shall be offered. This states that animals must be captured before the assistant enters.
Chapter VI - Handling of the Animals
Article 9. For the handling of aquatic mammals kept in captivity, the criteria set out below shall be obeyed:
I - Handling of the animals must be carried out in a careful way, avoiding causing discomfort and physical and psychological damage;
II - Handling of the animals may only be carried out by specialised and experienced people, supervised by the competent professional technician;
III - Only compatible species and individuals can be put in the same enclosure;
IV - The technicians responsible for the animals shall observe and detect signs of incompatibility among them, especially amongst the youngest, relocating them whenever necessary;
V - No individual may be isolated, except for technical reasons;
VI - Special care must be given to females who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and their young;
VII - Young that are breastfeeding can not be separated from their mothers, except under express indication from the Veterinary Surgeon:
VIII - The animals shall have access to the biggest aquatic space possible, for at least 90% of the day;
IX - The enclosures may be enriched, in accordance with the species in question, with characteristic elements of their habitats such as burrows, seaweed, rocks, natural coverings, fish and other resources compatible with the normal behaviour patterns of the animal;
X - No natural or artificial object that could interfere with the well-being of the animals may be kept inside the enclosures;
XI - The animals may be able to help with the handling routine, including necessary veterinary care and scientific research, as long as it is under the direct supervision of professionals from the technical team:
XII - No aquatic mammal in rehabilitation must be exposed to the public until their rehabilitation programme is over;
XIII - When there is a genealogical record book ("studbook"), the institution is obliged to contribute necessary information to maintain the records.
XIV - Tests on the animals for the detection of pathogenic micro organisms will be carried out routinely, in accordance with the programme established by the Veterinary Surgeon.
Chapter VII - The Quality of the Water
Article 10. As regards the quality of the water in the enclosures, the following directives shall be obeyed:
I - The institutions and businesses must maintain a constant routine of monitoring the quality of the water.
II - The institutions and businesses shall have people trained in the handling of the test equipment. They shall also know what action to take in case of an emergency.
III - The pools must be tested separately, even if they are connected and operate together.
IV - In the pools where the water receives chemical treatment, the products shall be added in such a way that will not cause discomfort or harm to the animals.
V - The filters must be permanently monitored in order to detect pathogenic organisms.
VI - The pools shall have filtration systems that prevent contamination among them.
VII - Whenever animals are kept in natural surroundings, the quality of the water at the site must be compatible with the species in question, and it must be routinely monitored, as set out in § 1 of this Article.
§ 1. The water shall go through chemical treatments, filtration or other processes that uphold the following quality standards:
a) The maximum level of bacteria must be 250 MPN (Most Probable Number) per 100ml of water for faecal bacteria or 1250 MPN per 100ml of water for total bacteria;
b) The pH of all the pools shall be kept between 7.2 - 8.4;
c) For the marine species of Cetacea, Sirenia and Pinipedia the salt concentration in the water must be maintained respecting the specific biological requisites, having as minimum and maximum values 20 and 36g/litre respectively;
d) For the clear water species, the parameters shall be adequate to bathe in, according to what is written in the CONAMA Resolution No 20 of 18 June 1986;
e) The temperature of the water shall vary between 10 - 28°C, in accordance with the biology of the species, avoiding rapid changes in the temperature of the water;
f) When chlorine is used in the water, the dose must not exceed 0.5mg/l (milligram's per litre).
g) There must be no phenol in the water in the enclosures.
§ 2. The analyses of bacteria, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical demand for oxygen (BDO), levels of chlorine, and nitrogenous compounds in the water shall be carried out at least once a week, recording the date, time and place of collection.
§ 3. The analyses of dissolved oxygen, salt concentration, cloudiness, pH and temperature of the water must be carried out at least twice a day, recording the time and place of collection.
§ 4. The methods for collecting and analysing the water must be those specified in the rules approved by the National Institute of Metrology, Normalisation and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) or, in the absence of those, the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater APHA-AWWA-WPCF, last edition, Article 12. The amount of phenol shall be determined according to method 510 B of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 16th edition, 1985.
§ 5. The rate of circulation in a closed filtration system must reach, at the very least, a complete recirculation every 12 hours.
§ 6. The Inspection Authority can ask for a verification of these and other parameters at any time.
Chapter VIII - Hygiene and Sanitary Aspects
Article 11. The following rules shall be adhered to regarding hygiene and sanitary aspects in the working areas, enclosures and other installations:
I - The Veterinary Surgeon must be in charge of disinfecting the installations and equipment used for the maintenance of the animals, being responsible for these procedures and accountable for accidental flaws in the administrative, civil or penal side of things;
II - All the waste (left over food, faeces, etc.) shall be removed from the enclosures daily;
III - The walls and floors of the enclosures must remain clean;
IV - All the utensils used in the preparation and distribution of food shall be cleaned after use;
V - The kitchen and food handling areas must be used exclusively for that purpose, and must be washed daily with cleaning products;
VI - The substances used for disinfecting the equipment and installations shall be stored in a safe place, out of reach of the animals.
VII - Domestic animals will not be allowed in the installations intended for aquatic mammals;
VIII - Insects must be avoided and combated under the supervision of the Veterinary Surgeon;
IX - The institution shall have specific areas for disinfecting staff and the equipment used by them to avoid diseases from spreading among the animals;
X - The enclosures that house animals with infectious or contagious diseases must be rigorously disinfected before any other animal is put there;
XI - Any residues from post-mortem examinations and products from the outpatient department shall be adequately stored and disposed of;
XII - All left over food must be disposed of in a proper and hygienic away, avoiding contamination of the site, odours and the presence of insects, rodents and domestic animals.
Chapter IX - Nutrition-Related Aspects
Article 12. As regards the feeding of animals kept in captivity, the following rules shall be obeyed:
I - All food must be suitable for the biology of the species, free from contamination and offered daily in sufficient quantities and of adequate nutritional value to ensure the health of the individual;
II - The supplying of nutritional supplements and/or the implementation of alternative or exceptional diets shall be justified and supervised by the institution's Veterinary Surgeon;
III - Perishable food stuffs must be stored in refrigerators and kept away from any contamination;
IV - Fresh food which is subsequently frozen by the institution shall not be kept for more than 6 (six) months;
V - All frozen food must be stored hygienically and labelled with a best before date;
VI - Food shall be offered to the animals at least twice a day, unless on express indication of the Veterinary Surgeon;
VII - The visiting public will be forbidden to feed the animals;
VIII - Carnivorous animals must get used to feeding themselves on various types of fish and other aquatic organisms;
IX - Frozen food shall be defrosted naturally, whenever possible. It shall be stored in refrigerators or polystyrene boxes and must be offered to the animals in a maximum period of 24 (twenty four) hours after being defrosted;
X - The carcasses of dead animals must not, under any circumstances, be stored along side food stuffs;
Chapter X - Veterinary Care
Article 13. The following rules should be adhered to regarding the veterinary care needed for the functioning of the establishment:
I - The development of a programme of measures for the prevention and control of illnesses among aquatic mammals, including daily observation of the animals in accordance with specific protocol;
II - The development of a programme of attendance, with individual biometries and the carrying out of routine laboratory examinations;
III - Autopsies shall be carried out on all animals that die whilst in captivity. A report on the autopsy shall be drawn up, which should state the disease suffered and the cause of death. If the macroscopic examination was not conclusive, the necessary equipment must be used to analyse the disease;
IV - Painkillers, tranquilisers, antibiotics, any drug or agent able to destroy or expel intestinal worms, or any other medication must always be used under the responsibility of the Veterinary Surgeon;
V - Medication used for the treatment of animals shall be stored in a safe place.
Chapter XI - Records
Article 14. The businesses and institutions shall keep permanent and individual records of all their animals, in a way that allows quick access to the data.
§ 1. The records will be available for consultation by the competent authorities.
§ 2. Animals which are transferred from one institution to another must be accompanied by their records, and a copy shall remain in the original institution.
§ 3. The records must contain the following information:
I - Individual Record of the animal:
a) Correct identification, including the scientific name, common name, individual names and identification number (system of electronic marking);
b) Origin, date of acquisition and details of where the animal came from;
c) Estimated date of birth;
d) Sex;
e) All distinctive markings;
f) Photographic record of the animal:
g) The enclosure in which the animal is being kept, with details of transfers to other enclosures whenever they occur;
h) Clinical data, dates and the type of any treatment received, continual records of the health of each animal;
i) Type and quantity of food offered;
j) Growth and development of each animal;
k) Behaviour and social status, including conflicts and incompatibilities, records of abnormal behaviour;
l) Reproduction and details about offspring;
m) Date of death and results of the autopsy.
n) Date and place of reintroduction (in the case of individuals native to the fauna who went through a process of rehabilitation and release).
II - Records on the enclosures:
a) Any maintenance carried out or required;
b) All the measures taken for the control of parasites;
c) The members of staff and the competent technician;
d) Results of tests carried out on the quality of the water, including the parameters described in Article 12, § 2, 3 and 4 for each pool;
III - General records on all the animals:
a) Common and scientific names of all the species of aquatic mammals which are at the institution;
b) Total number of specimens, per species, that are being kept in the institution on the 1st January and 31st December of each year;
c) Number of specimens, per species, that were incorporated into the institution during the course of the year, and how they were acquired (rescued, bought, transferred, etc.)
d) Number of births, per species, that have taken place in the institution during the course of the year;
e) Number of deaths, per species, that have taken place in the institution during the course of the year;
f) Number of reintroductions, transfers and escapes, per species, which have taken place in the institution during the course of the year;
g) Other relevant information.
Chapter XIII - Education
Article 15. Education must be a relevant component in all aspects that involve animals, observing the following criteria:
I - The technical team in charge of education shall have proven experience in biology and the conservation of aquatic mammals;
II - A competent technician must be available to manage the educational programmes;
III - The educational programme for visitors and school groups shall be based on the biology, ecology and conservation of aquatic mammals in the wild, with special emphasis on the species native to Brazil and South America, making sure the content of the programme corresponds with the level of schooling of the target audience;
IV - The businesses and institutions must provide free educational programmes for state schools;
V - At the very least, audio and video resources, guided visits and specific publications on aquatic mammals shall be available;
VI - Using the methods cited above, the education team must make the following information available to the visiting public:
a) Zoological and taxonomical characteristics;
b) How the animals have adapted morphologically, physiologically and behaviour-wise to their habitats;
c) Distribution and abundance of aquatic mammals both in Brazil and the world;
d) Ecological relationship between the species, predators, parasites, etc.
e) Relevant characteristics of each species and their behaviour patterns;
f) The degree of conservation, the main threats and the ways to ensure long-term survival for each species;
VII - Any demonstrations shall be based exclusively on the natural behaviour of the animals, and the public shall be given relevant information on the biology of the species and their behaviour in their natural habitats.
XIV - Research
Article 16. Research shall be carried out in accordance with the following directives:
I - The businesses and institutions must establish programmes, incorporating behaviour, social relationships, reproduction, feeding, changes to how the water is treated and health;
II - All lethal research will be forbidden;
III - The businesses and institutions shall stimulate exchanges with universities, centres of research and correlative institutions, and students and technicians from other institutions, as well as cooperating to ensure that they are carried out in a proper manner;
IV - The businesses and institutions must ensure that all biological material obtained, including that which is collected pos mortem, plays a significant role in the development of research projects or is used for educational purposes;
V - The data available shall be presented in publications and at national and international conferences;
VI - The businesses and institutions must have staff that are responsible for developing the main research programmes;
VII - The businesses and institutions shall promote and encourage the implementation of programmes aimed at retaining and increasing the knowledge of the technical staff;
VIII - The businesses and institutions must contribute to and cooperate with projects and studies carried out on aquatic mammals in the wild, aimed at increasing knowledge about their species and distribution in order to aid the conservation of the species;
IX - The businesses and institutions shall lend logistic and financial help to local networks that deal with difficulties in this field, and for the rehabilitation of the animals;
X - Observe the restrictions on access to genetic resources.
Chapter XV - Transport
Article 17. As regards the transportation of the animals, the following requisites must be observed:
I - The animals shall be transported in suitable conditions, under the responsibility of the Veterinary Surgeon;
II - Pregnant females may not be transported, except under recommendation of the Veterinary Surgeon;
III - Provisions must be made in case of the need for Veterinary Care whilst an animal is in transit. The animal must not be submitted to greater discomfort due to things being overlooked;
IV - The animals shall be transported individually, in a safe and hygienic way, with good quality air and in spaces which are big enough to allow the animal to keep their body in the natural position, without suffering from any injuries. Special attention must be given to make sure that nothing can block the respiratory orifice and the free movement of the fins;
V - The animals shall be kept in a cool environment with clear or salty water, depending on the species, for the whole of the time that they are in transit;
VI - All the items used for transporting the animals must be identified externally with waterproof labels, indicating "live animals" as the load, and the correct destination;
VII - In the cases of rescue and relocation the people responsible shall be properly licensed by IBAMA.
Chapter XVI - Monitoring, Control and Inspection
Article 18. The control and inspection of this Regulation will be the responsibility of the specialised IBAMA unit.
Article 19. The implementation of any monitoring and technical visits will be the responsibility of the National Centre for Research, Conservation and Handling of Aquatic Mammals and the IBAMA Representatives in the State where the undertaking was installed.
Article 20. The businesses and institutions shall present an annual report to IBAMA, which should always contain all the relevant information concerning the number of animals which have come and gone, the number of births, escapes, deaths, and autopsies carried out, what any biological equipment is being used for, as well as research and cultural activities carried out during the year.
§ 1. Any work which has been carried out must be accounted for, whether it was renovation of the installations, or expansion of them.
§ 2. The businesses and institutions shall submit a Work Plan to IBAMA for the following year.
Article 21. IBAMA can, at any time, decide to inspect the establishments that keep aquatic mammals in captivity, as well as biological examinations on the animals, aimed at the fulfilment of this Regulation and other relevant legislation.
Chapter XVII - Final Arrangements
Article 22. The businesses and institutions that are currently keeping aquatic mammals in captivity will have 1 (one) year to adapt to this current Regulation.
Article 23. For the implementation of the measures stated in this Regulation, all appropriate legislation will apply, especially:
I - Law No 5.197, of 3 January 1967;
II - Law No 7.173, of 14 December 1983;
III - Law No 9.605, of 12 February 1998;
IV - Edict No 3.179, of 21 September 1999;
V - Provisional Measure No 2.186-14, of 26 June 2001;
VI - CONAMA Resolution No 20, of 18 June 1986;
VII - CONAMA Resolution No 237, of 19 December 1997;
VIII - MMA Decree No 98, of 14 April 2000;
IX - IBAMA Decree No 332, of 13 March 1990;
X - IBAMA Regulation No 03, of 15 April 1999;
XI - IBAMA Regulation No 02, of 2 March 2001;
Article 24. This Regulation takes effect from the date of its publication, cancelling the effect of any opposing documents.
HAMILTON NOBRE CASARA
President
(Published in the Union's Official Diary, 13 February 2002)
