Useful Information For Stranded Animals along our Coast
A reminder from Newbiggin by the Sea Dolphin Watch Team with contact details and how to respond if you find an injured or deceased animal. Please download the what3words app to help with the location of animals reported.
MARINE MAMMAL AND SEABIRD STRANDINGS/INJURIESIf you see injured or dead marine mammals whether it be seals or cetaceans please keep away from them, keep your pets away and don’t take selfies. Use what3words to get the location and contact relevant organisations below.
If you see a dead or unwell bird do not touch, keep your pets away and ring DEFRA, number below.
Useful contact numbers :
British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) : 01825 765546
HM Coastguard : 01262 672317
Coastal Warden : 07932440838/01670 797323
Northumberland County Council : 0345 600 6400
North Tyneside Council. : 0191 643 6100
South Tyneside Council : 0191 427 7000
RSPCA : 0300 1234 999
Scottish SPCA : 03000 999 999
Blyth Wildlife Rescue : 0330 229 17 10 Option 2
Pawzforthought 0191 580 8880
Cetacean Strandings Investigation (CSIP) : 0800 652 0333
Dolphin Watch Association :
01670 857362 Office
07484 277136 Mobile
DEFRA : 03459335577
For stranded/injured whales, dolphins, porpoises contact HM Coastguard : 01262 672317 and BDMLR
For stranded/injured seals contact BDMLR
For dead cetaceans contact Coastguard.
For dead seals contact County Council/Coastal Warden.
