What to do if You See a Right Whale

If you see a right whale from a boat, please comply with the following guidelines:

• Slow your vessel to avoid the whale.

• Do not attempt to approach the whale.

• Record latitude and longitude, LORAN coordinates, or position in regard to buoys.

• Slowly move away from the whale to a distance of 500 yards or more.

Please report the sighting by calling the following numbers with an accurate location and description of the sighting:

Report whale sightings toll-free to 1-888-97-WHALE (94253) or the FWC Wildlife Alert Program at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922).

1-888-97-WHALE is maintained by the Marine Resources Council (MRC) volunteer sighting network.

Important Contact Numbers