Marine Life Emergencies
Who to Contact ?
New South Wales (State waters only)
Sick, Injured or Stranded Marine Wildlife
If you come across sick or injured marine life, report it as soon as possible.
· Turtles, seabirds & sea snakes
o Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue
§ North Coast 0428862852
§ South Coast 0431282238
o Sea Life NSW 0402783455 or fill in their online form https://www.visitsealife.com/sydney/conservation/animal-rescue-centre/report-a-marine-rescue/
o Sea World Rescue hotline 07 5588 2222 (9:00am to 5:00pm) or 07 5588 2177 (After Hours)
· Marine mammals
o National Parks and Wildlife on 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757)
o ORRCA 02 9415 3333
o Sea World Rescue hotline 07 5588 2222 (9:00am to 5:00pm) or 07 5588 2177 (After Hours)
· Sharks
o Within a Marine Protected Area contact your local Marine Parks office. For full list of contacts in NSW https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks
o Sea Life NSW 0402783455 or fill in their online form https://www.visitsealife.com/sydney/conservation/animal-rescue-centre/report-a-marine-rescue/
o Sea World Rescue hotline 07 5588 2222 (9:00am to 5:00pm) or 07 5588 2177 (After Hours)
Marine Wildlife Incidents & Harassment
If you observe an incident of harassment and/or violation of regulations relating to the interaction and observation of marine life
· Marine mammals
New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife on 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757)
For more information https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/approaching-marine-mammals-in-nsw
· Other marine species
o Within a Marine Protected Area: Contact the local Marine Park office. Find the full list of contacts here https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks
o Outside Marine Protected Areas: New South Wales National Parks & Wildlife on 1300 PARKS (1300 072 757)
Illegal Fishing & Fisheries Violations
If you observe an incident involving commercial or recreational fishing non-compliance and violation of regulations
· Report illegal fishing activity (including oyster theft, lobster theft, excess fishing lines, or fish trapping, taking of protected species in NSW)
· Department of Primary Industries https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/compliance/report-illegal-activity
* Australian Commonwealth Waters – Australian Fisheries Management Authority call the 24 hour CRIMFISH hotline on 1800 274 634
Fish Kills or Disease
Marine Protected Area Violations & Non-Compliance
· Department of Primary Industries Fishers Watch 1800 043 536
If you observe a person or incident that is not compliant to local Marine Park or Aquatic Reserve regulations
· Contact the local Marine Park office. Find the full list of contacts here https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks
· For violations in Aquatic Reserves in NSW report to local offices. Contact marine.environment@dpi.nsw.gov.au.
