Who to Call for:

What information to report for dead animals:

What to include in your report for entangled whales :

• 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 the animal's size (length and weight) and take a photo (multiple photos if possible) with a phone;

• 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.;

Health Guidelines

Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans this has been made clear with Covid-19. There are known zoonotic diseases that have been transmitted to people from the marine mammals they have worked with, so please remember the following:

• Please stay at least 100 yards away!

• Keep dogs at least 100 yards away at all times!

• Do not disturb, move, touch, or feed a marine mammal!

All marine mammals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it is illegal for unauthorized persons to harass, handle, or feed them. Learn more at Share the Shore: Watch Marine Mammals Responsibly.

• Location of the animal;

• A detailed description of the color and gauge of rope;

• Location of gear on the whale;

• Color and size of buoys;

• The direction of the whale’s movement, including whether it is solitary or with a group;

• The behavior of the whale, including whether it is surfacing or diving, and the length of dive times;

• Species of the whale;

  • Size and condition of the whale.

• Documentation in the form of photos and videos of the entangled whale can provide valuable information to the responders and resource managers if they can be safely gathered.

The information from each whale entanglement contributes to our larger knowledge base and can be a valuable tool in helping to prevent future

Entangled whales are unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Please keep a safe distance and do not approach the animal. You can continue to monitor the animal’s condition and document the encounter while waiting for a response team to arrive.

This important scientific information is only made possible by you.

Thank you for your report!