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Whenever you report anything to any organisation, please ensure you get a name, a reference number and an understanding of the next steps.

You can let Reclaim Our Sea know you have done this by filling out the “Incident Reported Google Form”.

Regulators

Environment Agency - [[https://www.gov.uk/report-an-environmental-incident|webpage]]

You need to call the Environment Agency incident hotline to report:

pollution to water or land
damage or danger to the natural environment
dead fish or fish gasping for air
unusual changes in river flow
collapsed or badly damaged river banks
flooding from main rivers or the sea
illegal removals from watercourses
incidents at Environment Agency-regulated waste sites
main rivers blocked by a vehicle or fallen tree causing risk of flooding
poaching or illegal fishing

Environment Agency incident hotline: 0800 80 70 60 24-hour service

MMO - Marine Maritime Organisation - [[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-we-respond-to-marine-pollution-incidents|webpage]]

Report any oil spill or other pollution incidents in marine waters through MMO Pollution Incidents Line.

MMO Marine Pollution Incidents Line (office hours): 0300 2002024
MMO Marine Pollution Incidents Line (out of office hours): 07770 977 825
At all times if other numbers out of order: 0345 051 8486
Marine Conservation and Enforcement Team / MMO Marine Pollution Response Team: 0300 123 1032

Health and Safety Executive - [[https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/tell-us-about-a-health-and-safety-issue.htm|webpage]]

All H&S issues e.g. unsafe practices related to a development should be reported to the HSE :

0300 003 1647

Or fillout an online form: https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/tell-us-about-a-health-and-safety-issue.htm

Welfare Agencies

British Divers Marine Rescue - [[https://bdmlr.org.uk/what-to-do-if|website]]

Marine Mammals in distress, e.g. seals, dolphins - British Divers Marine Rescue: 01825 765546

Royal Society of Birds (RSPB) - [[https://www.rspb.org.uk/about-the-rspb/get-in-touch/contact-us/#Injured-birds-and-wildlife|website]]

To report a crime against birds, i.e. destruction of habitat or pollution - bird crime form

The RSPB website recommends if you see birds in need of help then call the RSPCA hotline (England & Wales): 0300 1234 999

Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) - [[https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty|website]]

RSPCA hotline (England & Wales): 0300 1234 999

Location

Help us find you with what3words

what3words is an easy way to identify precise locations. It has divided the world into a grid of 3 metre squares and given each square a unique combination of three random words: a what3words address. For example, ///august.proven.pack points to the precise entrance of Brighton Palace Pier.

The what3words app is free to download for both iOS and Android devices, and works offline, making it ideal for use in areas with an unreliable data connection. what3words can also be used via the online map at what3words.com. It's an easy way to find, share, save and navigate to any location, anywhere in the world.

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