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Filling out the Marine Mammal Mortality And Injury Report Form is a crucial step in reporting incidental injuries or mortalities of marine mammals during commercial fishing activities. This guide will walk you through each section of the form, ensuring that you complete it accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the form online.

1. Use the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Marine Mammal Mortality And Injury Report Form. This will allow you to open the form for completion.
2. In the first section, provide your last name, first name, and middle initial. Be sure to print clearly and use capital letters for easy readability.
3. Next, fill in your mailing address along with your city, state, and zip code to ensure that the report can be returned to you if necessary.
4. Identify your vessel by entering its name and either the Coast Guard documentation number or the state registration number. If you do not have a vessel, note the state fishery permit number instead.
5. For fisheries participation, enter your state commercial vessel number and the fishery identification number, which corresponds to the specific fishery you are reporting for.
6. Specify the gear type used and the target species when the incident occurred. This could include any type of fishing gear relevant to the event.
7. Complete the date and approximate time of mortality or injury. It is essential to use the format MM/DD/YYYY for the date and AM/PM for the time of day.
8. Provide the location of the incident by entering the latitude and longitude. This information helps to accurately identify where the mortality or injury occurred.
9. Indicate the type of interaction by selecting either 'incidental' or 'intentional'. This is crucial for categorizing the nature of the incident.
10. Document the species involved in the incident, including the species code, type of mortality/injury code, and the number of each species affected. Remember, you may enter this information for up to three different mortality or injury codes per species.
11. If the species is unknown, provide a detailed description of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Include identifiable characteristics to assist in identification.
12. Once you have filled out all the required fields, you can save your changes, download a copy of the report, print it for mailing, or share it as needed.

Complete your Marine Mammal Mortality And Injury Report Form online today to ensure accurate and timely reporting.