Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 16475.7
Whale Sighting Form
Name of Reporter:_________________________________________________________
Vessel Name or Aircraft Number:____________________________________________
Date and time of sighting:___________________________________________________
Position (Lat/Long):_______________________________________________________
Species observed:_________________________________________________________
ID Certainty:
Definite
Probable
Possible
Number identified:________________________________________________________
Distinguishing Characteristics:
[Key features - size, body shape, color, blow, natural markings, (spots, blazes) dorsal fin and flippers (size and
shape)]
Comments:
[calf present, injuries/wounds, behavior, other species present]
Photos taken:
[roll & frame numbers, tape number]
After completing form mail to:
North Carolina
New Jersey through Virginia
Blair Mase
Protected Species Branch
SouthEast Fisheries Science Center
National Marine Fisheries Service
75 Virginia Beach Drive
166 Water Street
Miami, FL 33149
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(305) 361-4586 Fax: (305) 361-4562
(508) 495-2087 Fax: (508) 495-2258
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