Wildlife Emergency

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Emergency & Marine Debris Contact Information

Marine wildlife emergencies for ALL Hawaiian Islands:
– NOAA Hawaiʻi marine animal emergency hotline 888.256.9840

Sick, stranded or entangled sea turtles on MAUI ONLY:
– Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute 808.286.2549

Sea turtle harassment or illegal activities:
– Hawaiʻi’s Division of Conservation & Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) 808.643.3567 or download the DLNRTip smartphone app
– NOAA’s Enforcement Office 800.853.1964

Marine debris reporting:
– Hawaiʻi Statewide Marine Debris Hotline 833.4DA.NETS (833.432.6387) or fill out the DLNR online marine debris reporting form here.
– HWF’s marine debris hotline for HAWAIʻI ISLAND 808.769.7629