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Reporting Suspicious Activities

Find out fast who to contact if you see a suspicious activity. Click on the suspicious activity below and the contact information for relevant enforcement authorities will appear in a window along with a description of the activity.  Please also contact your local Guardian Watchmen program if you think that something is not right. 

When reporting suspicious activities you can leave your name or remain anonymous.

Find out how to document suspicious activities

Download a printable version of the contact information and how to document suspicious activities for handy reference.

Who to Contact if you See a Suspicious Activity…
illegal fishing
marine pollution
injured marine mammal
marine emergency
poaching wildlife
illegal hunting
dumping garbage
illegal waste disposal
discharge of chemicals or sewage
forest fires
illegal tree harvesting
logging practices
looting archeological site
disturbing an archeological site
inappropriate activities in protected area
emergencies, natural or human-caused

How To Document Suspicious Activities

When you see something suspicious, it is important to properly record what you are observing. Follow these steps:

  1. Take a photo or video of the activity you are concerned about.

  2. Record all pertinent information including date, time, location, description of the suspects, details of the incident, description of transportation involved (vessel #, model, colour, etc.) and any other relevant information.

  3. Do not approach or confront people, your safety comes first.

  4. Call the local Guardian Watchmen.

  5. Call the relevant number listed above.

Please report any suspicious activities immediately. The detailed information you collect is very important for the Guardian Watchmen and other relevant authorities to follow up on your report.