This reporting form is required ONLY WHEN there is an incidental or intentional mortality or injury to a marine mammal during commercial fishing activities. You are required to report the mortality or injury within 48 hours after the end of the fishing trip (even if an observer is on board), or, for non-vessel fisheries, within 48 hours of an occurrence of a mortality or injury. A separate report form is required for each fishery, for each date, and for each location.
Questions regarding completion of this form may be directed to the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 427-8402,
nmfs.mireport@noaa.gov.