There is growing evidence that seismic surveys cause damage to marine life, displacement from habitats and disruption to breeding.
The nomination lists nine species that could become vulnerable or more highly endangered: black jewfish; Bass Strait scallop; arrow squid; scampi; blue warehou; southern bluefin tuna; orange roughy; gemfish; and the loggerhead turtle.
The CFA's goal is to achieve appropriate protection for these species.
