Immediately report stranded, injured, or entangled marine mammals like whales and dolphins to trained emergency responders. The app provides real-time location data, allows photo submission, and includes an electronic field guide for identification. Your reports can help save animals and aid conservation efforts.
2.2.7
June 17, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Updated info page to include all geographic areas the app is currently available for use. - Updated location information when emailing photos to the stranding network.
MoreDolphin & Whale 911 is used to immediately report live or dead stranded, injured, or entangled marine mammals to trained emergency responders. It helps facilitate rescue efforts and collect data for conservation.
You can report whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, and seals. The app covers reporting for U.S. territories including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Yes, the app allows you to send a time/date/GPS coordinate stamped photo of the animal to the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. This provides valuable visual information to responders.
Yes, it includes an electronic field guide to help you identify marine mammals found off the United States and its territories. This aids in accurate reporting.
The app provides a list of 'do's and don'ts' or tips on what to do when you find a live or dead stranded marine mammal. This guidance is crucial for the animal's safety and your own.
Based on the data, Dolphin & Whale 911 is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is not specified if it is available on Android or other platforms.
The latest version of Dolphin & Whale 911 is 2.2.7, which was last updated on June 17, 2017. This indicates the app has not been updated in several years.
No, Dolphin & Whale 911 does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
