MARINE ANIMAL SIGHTING

Thank you for reporting sightings of Hawaii's protected marine animals. The information you provide on seals, turtles, dolphins and whales will help in the research, conservation and recovery of Hawaii's unique and protected marine species. Mahalo for your assistance.

IMPORTANT

These are protected species. Please keep your distance. Intentional disturbance of these protected animals is a violation of Federal and State laws. Please do not touch or cause an interaction with these animals. Keep pets on leash near marine animals to prevent contact and disease transmission between animals.

Seals - please stay 50 feet away
Turtles - please stay 10 feet away
Dolphins - please stay 150 feet (50 yards) away
Whales - please stay 300 feet (100 yards) away

Date of sighting:

When did you see the animal?

Your first name (not required but helpful):

Your last name (not required but helpful):

May we call you for more information to assist our responders?

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Your phone number:

What marine animal did you see?

Island where sighting occurred:

Maui / Lanai Seals

For sightings of seals on Maui or Lanai, please do not complete this report and call: 1-888-256-9840

Please describe the sighting location in as much detail as possible.

When you saw the animal, WHERE WERE YOU?

When you saw it, WHERE WAS THE ANIMAL?

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It is NOT normal for dolphins to be on the beach or to be swimming very close to shore. If you have seen a dolphin on the beach or swimming very close to shore, please call our 24-hour hotline immediately:

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It is NOT normal for whales to be on the beach or to be swimming very close to shore. If you have seen a whale on the beach or swimming very close to shore, please call our 24-hour hotline immediately:

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Please stay at least 10 feet from turtles and keep pets on leash. It is NOT UNUSUAL for turtles to rest, sleep and breathe very slowly on the beach. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Please do not touch or cause an interaction with a turtle. Do not pour water on nor attempt to feed or move a turtle.

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Please stay at least 10 feet from turtles. If a turtle approaches you, please move away. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a turtle.

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Please stay at least 50 feet from seals and keep pets on leash to prevent contact and spread of disease between animals. It is normal for seals to rest, sleep and breathe very slowly on shore. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a seal.

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Please stay at least 50 feet from seals. If a seal approaches you, move away. This is a protected species. Intentional disturbance is a violation of Federal and State laws. Do not touch or cause an interaction with a seal.

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Describe what you observed regarding the animal:

Please describe the condition of concern:

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Because of this animal's condition, please call our 24-hour hotline immediately:

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Because of this animal's condition, please call our 24-hour hotline immediately:

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Did you see how long the animal was?

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The length of the animal was:

Was the animal with other marine animals?

YesNo

Were people near the animal?

YesNo

Can you send us a picture of the animal?

YesNo

IMPORTANT

Please follow the guidance below when taking pictures of these protected marine species. Keep your distance and keep pets on leash.

Seals - please stay 50 feet away
Turtles - please stay 10 feet away
Dolphins - please stay 150 feet (50 yards) away
Whales - please stay 300 feet (100 yards) away

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Please tell us anything more about your sighting that may be helpful:

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