Anonymous reporting: 

 We know that fishermen see a lot of marine wildlife, and that sometimes these sightings don't get reported.  UK sightings data can be improved with your help; you can use the form below to anonymously report any sightings or incidents of entanglement in fishing gear and we will pass on any information sent to us to national organisations with an interest. You don't have to give your name, address or contact details if you don't want to, but if you have photographs of the encounter we'd love it if you emailed them to us - theshellfishermen@gmail.com  - we won't pass on your email address either.  

ID guides: 

Whale and dolphin ID guide (PDF)
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UK marine turtles ID guide (PDF)
File Size: 576 kb
File Type: pdf
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UK seal ID guide (PDF)
File Size: 518 kb
File Type: pdf
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Giant Goby information (PDF)
File Size: 175 kb
File Type: pdf
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If you find a marine animal stranded live on a beach, or entangled in fishing  gear at sea, please call
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
01825 765546 
they offer advice and  information, or practical support - and there is nearly always someone around to answer your call. ​​

    Sighting or entanglement report

Thank you for your report!