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Who to call: emergencies, injured wildlife, and illegal activity

Who to callStatewideChecked Oct. 29, 2026

Call 911 for any emergency, including ocean rescue. Report sick, injured, stranded or dead marine mammals and sea turtles to the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline at (888) 256-9840.

  • Emergencies, including people in trouble in the water: 911.
  • Sick, injured, stranded or dead marine mammals or sea turtles: NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline, (888) 256-9840.
  • Illegal or suspicious activity involving wildlife or natural resources: (800) 853-1964 or (808) 643-DLNR (3567), or the DLNR Tip App.
  • Photos and videos of wildlife incidents: respectwildlife@noaa.gov.

Source: NOAA Fisheries: Viewing marine wildlife in Hawaiʻi

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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