This report compiles the environmental and animal ethical information, along with relevant permits and letters of support for research that has taken place during the first year of ATLAS. The nature of the research on animals undertaken by ATLAS has included sampling of invertebrate animals from the wild, preserving specimens for collections, transporting live animals to laboratories for aquarium experiments, and taking specimens for Marine Genetic Resources (MGR). Research on animals in ATLAS is being undertaken by WP2, WP3 and WP4 and makes use of both new samples collected and existing samples available in ATLAS partner’s labs. ATLAS partners providing or working with biological samples are expected to ensure that their work complies with their national legislation and ethical principles and also ensure relevant ethical approvals and permits are in place prior to starting their work.