Report a Stranded, Injured, or Dead Sturgeon

The Sturgeon Salvage Program is a network run by NOAA Fisheries to help conserve Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon. Information regarding deceased sturgeon that wash up on riverbanks and ocean beaches is sent to NOAA Fisheries through this network. Numerous partners along the Atlantic coast are trained and ready to respond.  You can help us learn more by reporting any sturgeon you may come across. This allows scientists to collect samples and data to better understand sturgeon populations, track recovery efforts, identify threats to the species and fill in gaps in our knowledge. 

Sturgeon (Family Acipenseridae) Diversity in North Carolina »

Beached whales at Jersey Shore: Researchers investigate cause - WHYY

Report a Stranded or Injured Marine Animal

NOAA Fisheries NE/MA on X: The Sturgeon Salvage Program relies on assistance from boaters & beachgoers to help report any sturgeon they see. If you find a stranded, injured, or dead sturgeon

Helping marine life in distress National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sturgeon (Family Acipenseridae) Diversity in North Carolina »

Animals, Free Full-Text

F&G biologists studying how environmental conditions and C.J. Strike sturgeon fishery interact

Marine Life in Distress