Report an Emergency

To Report a Sanctuary Emergency or Marine Enforcement Issue

whale being disentangled
Photo: Whale Entanglement Team,
May 2014. NOAA
MMHSRP Permit 932-1489.
uscg helicopter lowering a basket
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?

northern elephant seal resting on a rocky beach
Elephant seal taking a break on an isolated beach in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Robert Schwemmer, NOAA/CINMS