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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
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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.