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Marine Wildlife Strandings and Pollution Incidents
MARINE STRANDINGS
For fast response, report sick, injured, or dead turtles, dolphins, dugongs, or whales around Bribie Island by phoning a local Bribie-based Government-accredited volunteer on either 0438 111 163 or 0405 695 113.
You can also report Marine Strandings to the Queensland Government’s Helpline on 1300 130 372. QPWS will not be able to attend to all reported cases and will often refer to local responders.
POLLUTION EVENTS
Report Marine/Water Pollution (including chemical spills in marinas, plastic spills effecting beaches, chemical spray drift etc) to the Water Pollution Hotline 1300 130 372 . Be sure ask for and record a case Reference Number so that your report can be followed up by the BIEPA Environment Team if required.