Reporting a sick, injured, entangled, stranded, or dead animal is the best way to make sure professional responders and scientists know about it and can take appropriate action. Numerous organizations around the country are trained and ready to respond. If you see a sick, injured, stranded, or dead marine mammal or sea turtle, immediately contact your local stranding network.

Find your local marine mammal stranding network and their hotline information through NOAA’s Marine Mammal Health & Stranding Response Program. Marine mammal stranding occurrences are increasing on our coastlines. Download this app to report stranded or injured animals. It is easy to use, informative and supported by NOAA.