Report an Emergency
To Report a Sanctuary Emergency or Marine Enforcement Issue
The sanctuary collaborates with the United States Coast Guard on emergency response
and
enforcement.
Photo: Robert Schwemmer, NOAA/CINMS
Wildlife Reporting Hotlines
To report a dead, injured, or stranded marine mammal:
To report entangled marine mammals:
To report marine wildlife harassments and other violations to law enforcement:
To report lost fishing gear:
What information to report?
- Species or description of the animal
- Location (region/landmarks and/or specific location like GPS coordinates)
- Date and time the animal was last seen
- Approximate size of the animal (length and weight), take a photo with a phone if possible
- Condition of the animal (alive, dead, wounded, entangled, bleeding, etc.)
- Human interactions (evidence of ship strike, entangled, shooting, etc.)
- Tags or branding on the animal (if applicable)
- Name and contact number for the person reporting the incident
Elephant seal taking a break on an isolated beach in Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary. Robert Schwemmer, NOAA/CINMS
