Marine Mammal Program
Contact Information
Please contact the Marine Mammal staff as directed for the following species:
- Whales, walruses and ice seals (ringed, bearded, spotted, and ribbon): lori.quakenbush@alaska.gov
- Harbor seals: dfg.dwc.sealions@alaska.gov
- Steller sea lions: dfg.dwc.sealions@alaska.gov
- Cook Inlet beluga whales: dfg.dwc.belugawhales@alaska.gov
- All other marine mammal species: dfg.dwc.sealions@alaska.gov
To report an injured or dead marine mammal:
For all whales, seals, and sea lions, contact:
- National Marine Fisheries Service Alaska Stranding Hotline; 1-877-925-7773 (24 hrs)
- Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward; 1-888-774-7325 (24 hrs)
If the distressed animal is a sea otter, walrus, or polar bear, contact the following:
- US Fish and Wildlife Service in Anchorage; 1-800-362-5148 (24 hrs)
- Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward; 1-888-774-7325 (24 hrs)