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How To Help a Marine Mammal
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REPORT a stranded marine mammal (dead or alive) to SCDNR’s Wildlife stranding hotline at: 1.800.922.5431
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DO NOT APPROACH, touch, or attempt to push a stranded marine mammal back into the water. These animals are sick and wild.
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DO NOT HARASS marine mammals. Any disturbance to aniamls by our behavior can be considered harassment and fined up to 100k. Put your engine in neutral. Never follow, chase or approach a marine mammal.
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AVOID approaching dolphins within 50 yards from a vessel and 15 yards on land.
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DO NOT FEED any marine mammal. Feeding animals can make them desensitized to humans and boats and can result in aggressive behavior and boat strikes.
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CLEAN UP trash and garbage. Marine mammals will confuse trash for food and ingest foreign objects, resulting in illness and death.