You can help by lending us your eyes on the beach. Please report any sightings of distressed or dead marine mammals in detail.

Take digital photographs!

What to photograph

• All sides of the animal
• The general location of the animal
• Lesions, wounds
• Tags
• Any obvious signs of Human Interaction (entanglement, gear etc).

Be Careful! To prevent stress to the animal and the risk of personal injury, only photograph live animals from a safe distance.

Please email pictures with date and location to jim.rice@oregonstate.edu

Help to educate the general public to reduce harassment and enhance public safety

This can be as simple as posting signs around animals on the beach and handing out printed literature. See downloadable documents in Outreach and Education.

Become a Stranding Network Volunteer

Training sessions for volunteers are conducted several times a year at various locations on the Oregon Coast. If you are interested in becoming involved in helping us to respond to stranded marine mammals, please fill out this information sheet and we will be sure to include you in upcoming sessions.

If have any questions about becoming involved with the Oregon Marine Mammal Stranding Network, please contact Jim Rice, Stranding Coordinator, at

541-867-0446

jim.rice@oregonstate.edu

Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, Oregon 97365

Remember, Be Careful!

• Stranded animals are stressed. They will consider you a threat, even if you are trying to help
• Marine mammals, dead and alive, may carry viruses and bacteria that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Avoid any direct contact without proper training and protection.