Have you spotted a manatee in North Carolina? Please report your sighting via the form below.
Manatees are federally protected and your report helps safeguard them for future generations. Each sighting report directly contributes to active research and conservation projects in our community. If you see a manatee in North Carolina, thank you for reporting your sighting and giving these gentle giants plenty of space!
Thank you for taking the time to submit your manatee sighting data. Please enter as much information as you have available.
Tell us about your sighting!
Manatees are federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act, so thank you for giving them space and reporting your sighting. If you have any additional concerns or need to report a stranded marine mammal, please call our 24/7 hotline at 910.515.7354.
For more information on manatees in North Carolina, see below!
Manatees in North Carolina
Did you know? Manatees are seasonal visitors to North Carolina!
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