Links and Partners

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES

Watchable Wildlife: Helping Communities and Wildlife Prosper

Wildlife Watching Guidelines

Wildlife Trusts: Cornwall

NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES

Ocean Etiquette: Promoting Responsible Encounters with Marine Wildlife

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

SEABIRDS

Seabird Protection Network

New Tools for Conservation: Protecting Seabirds and Marine Mammals from Disturbance

Protecting Seabirds Through the Marine Life Protection Act

MARINE MAMMALS

Marine wildlife disturbance guidance

Distance Requirements for Marine Mammals

Information for Boaters from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Seeing marine wildlife in their natural environment is a thrilling experience; however animals need space to find food, choose mates, raise young, socialize and rest.

When we get too close, approach too fast, or make too much noise, we can disrupt these natural behaviors and cause unnecessary stress.

Any activity that disrupts the natural behaviors of marine wildlife is a disturbance.

Report a Disturbance

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