Report

Submit reports to help protect Florida's coastal and inland waterways. Select the appropriate category below.

Hazards & Gear

Report a Trap

Report lost or abandoned crab traps in Florida waters

Smart Report

Snap a photo and AI will identify what you're seeing — debris, wildlife, vessels, habitat, and more — and route your report to the right team automatically

Report Large Debris

Report significant debris or hazardous accumulation zones impacting waterways

Report Damaged Vessel

Report vessels that appear abandoned, sinking, or posing navigational risk

Water Survey

Start or join a boat or wading survey to map submerged debris across Florida waterways — track your route and log findings on the water

Discovery

Report submerged debris found with sonar, ROV, underwater camera, or drone — ghost traps, tires, batteries, shopping carts, and more

Aerial Survey

Start or join an aerial debris survey — fly a route, photograph the waterway from above, and log observations from the air

Drone Survey

Coming Soon

Autonomous drone mapping missions are coming soon — pre-planned flight paths that scan waterways and detect debris automatically

Debris Decision Tool

AI-powered assessment that evaluates habitat value, environmental harm, and safety risks to recommend whether an object should be removed, remain, or be reviewed by an expert

Wildlife Sightings

Report Wildlife Emergency

Report injured, distressed, or deceased wildlife for proper notification

Report Dolphin Sighting

Photo a dolphin and AI will analyze dorsal fin markings to help identify the individual. Database coming soon.

Report Manatee Sighting

Photo a manatee and AI will analyze scar patterns to help identify the individual from the FWC catalog. Database coming soon.

Report Sea Turtle Sighting

Report a turtle in water, nesting activity, or a stranding. Turtle nests are federally protected — AI will analyze your photo and your report goes directly to our team.

Report Horseshoe Crab

Report a horseshoe crab sighting — alive, dead, or shell only. Record nesting activity and tag numbers for federal research programs.

Water & Habitat

Water Quality

Report water conditions, clarity, temperature, or chemical concerns

Habitat Observation

Report seagrass condition, oyster reef health, or floating debris. AI analyzes your photo and auto-fills details based on what you select.

Environmental Incident

Report pollution discharge, fish kills, or shoreline erosion threatening Florida waterways