Report a marine mammal or sea turtle incident or sighting
I want to report something that happened or something I saw
Marine mammal or sea turtle in trouble?
I want to report something happening right now.
I see someone abusing or harassing a marine mammal or a sea turtle
If you see abuse or harassment (fisheries violation), contact the following 24-hours/day toll-free numbers:
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Marine VHF radio channel 16
- Report a fisheries violation
I see an injured, stranded, entangled or dead marine mammal or sea turtle
If you see an injured, stranded, entangled or dead animal, contact the emails or 24-hours/day toll-free numbers below.
Be prepared to note:
- Date, time, and location (lat./long.) of animal
- Type of animal
- Behaviours of the animal observed
- Entangling gear
- Visible injuries
Keep your distance and follow the Marine Mammal Regulations.
Do not touch or move an animal yourself because:
- you may accidentally harm it or yourself
- it may carry diseases that could transfer to you
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| New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island |
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I saw a live marine mammal or sea turtle
Help us track these aquatic animals to better understand these species and to help keep them safe.
Report a sighting of a live marine mammal or sea turtle
If you see a marine mammal or a sea turtle, take a photograph and make sure you note important details and characteristics that might help to identify or locate it including:
- Date, time, and location (lat./long.) of animal
- Type of animal (species if possible)
- Sighting distance
- Description of key body parts, including color, any tags or unique markings
- Estimated length of the animal
- Behaviours of the animal observed (and your degree of confidence in the identification)
- Number of individuals
- If possible from a safe location and abiding by the Marine Mammal Regulations, please provide photographs and video of the animal, especially close-ups of the tail, flukes, and flippers.
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Report healthy and live marine mammal or sea turtle sightings for research purposes. Is the animal injured, stranded or dead? Report it here.
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| Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island |
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| Newfoundland & Labrador |
I made accidental contact with a marine mammal
Reporting accidental contact with a marine mammal is required within my conditions of licences
I am a Fish Harvester
Fish Harvester Form - PDF
Do not touch or move an animal yourself because:
- you may accidentally harm it or yourself
- it may carry diseases that could transfer to you
I am an At-Sea Observer
At-Sea Observer Form - PDF
Do not touch or move an animal yourself because:
- you may accidentally harm it or yourself
- it may carry diseases that could transfer to you
I am a member of the public and I want to report accidental contact with a marine mammal
This form is for the general public, such as recreational fish harvesters, recreational boaters or recreational whale watchers, as well as commercial whale watching organizations.
I am a member of the public
Member of the public form - PDF
Do not touch or move an animal yourself because:
- you may accidentally harm it or yourself
- it may carry diseases that could transfer to you
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