In California, call our 24-hour hotline: 415-289-SEAL (7325)

Please report marine mammals that appear to be ill, abandoned or in danger. You’ll help give these animals a second chance at life while also aiding researchers with their ongoing studies.

In West Hawaii, call our hotline:808-987-0765

Please report any Hawaiian monk seal sightings on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii. These animals are critically endangered, so every sighting provides valuable information to our researchers, and seals in distress may require emergency care. Please call us immediately if you accidentally hook a Hawaiian monk seal.