What to do if You See a Right Whale
Do you know 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:
In Florida, call FWC’s Wildlife Alert Toll-Free Number 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922)
Cellular phone customers - *FWC or #FWC
In Georgia, call 1-800-2-SAVE-ME
Important Contact Numbers
