Crowd Intelligence Portal | Whale Defense Agency

Safety protocol // Before reporting

Protect yourself first.

Do not approach a vessel, enter restricted areas, interfere with navigation, or place yourself in danger to gather information. Report only what you can observe or lawfully possess from a safe position.

01Immediate danger

Move to safety and contact the appropriate local emergency service before using this portal.

02Sensitive source

Use the high-risk source mode below to minimize identifying details and keep follow-up optional.

03File metadata

Photos, video, and documents may contain device, author, time, or location metadata. Upload only what you intend to disclose.

Secure intake // Report builder

Build the intelligence package.

Complete only what you know. Required fields are limited to the information needed to understand the report. You can submit anonymously, and unknown vessel details may be left blank.

Report stateDraft // Step 01

Privacy mode High-risk source

Reduces optional identity prompts and flags the submission for restricted handling.

Draft storage Save in this tab

Text-only draft data is stored in session storage and clears when the browser session ends. Files are never stored locally by this feature.

Need another channel? info@whaledefenseagency.org

Do not email passwords, private keys, or account credentials.

Step 01 Source and urgency

Tell us how the information was obtained and how quickly it may require review.

Report category Required

Direct sightingI personally observed a vessel, whale, hunt, processing activity, or supporting operation. Crew / contractorI have first-hand information from employment, contracting, port, logistics, or onboard activity. Media / documentsI possess photos, video, records, schedules, messages, manifests, or other evidence. Third-party leadI am relaying a credible lead that should be checked against other sources.

Urgency Required

Active nowSuspected hunting, pursuit, killing, towing, transfer, or processing is occurring now or within the last hour. Time-sensitiveLikely movement, departure, rendezvous, supply, or hunting activity within 24 hours. Routine reviewHistorical evidence, pattern information, general movement, or a lead without immediate danger.

How do you know this? 0/1800 characters

Unknown details can be added later.

Step 02 Where and when

A descriptive location is required. Coordinates are optional but can significantly improve verification.

Location description Required

Latitude

Longitude

Location precision

Device location is requested only after you press the button. It is not collected automatically.

90° N

90° S

180° W

180° E

Click the map for an approximate coordinate, then refine the values manually when known.

Occurrence time Required

Ongoing nowNow or within the last hour. TodayObserved earlier today. Last seven daysRecent but no longer active. Historical / futureOlder evidence or scheduled activity.

Exact or estimated date and time

Time zone

Step 03 Vessel and activity

Add any identifiers, physical details, and observed behavior. Leave unknown fields blank.

Vessel name

IMO / MMSI / call sign

Flag or country

Vessel type

Heading / route

Estimated speed

Observed indicators

Whale pursuit / close approach Harpoon / hunting equipment visible Carcass / towing / transfer Processing activity / blood in water Rendezvous / resupply / transfer Schedule / route / departure information Whales present nearby Other suspicious activity

Whale species

Estimated whale count

Other vessels / aircraft

Detailed description Required 0/6000 characters

Step 04 Evidence and handling

Attach supporting files when available. The browser calculates a SHA-256 fingerprint for each selected file to help identify the exact version submitted.

Drop evidence here or choose files JPG, PNG, WebP, MP4, MOV, PDF, TXT, or CSV. Up to 5 files, 15 MB each, 25 MB total.

Metadata notice

WDA does not claim that this browser removes metadata. Review files before submission when author names, device identifiers, embedded GPS, or creation history could expose you or another source.

Evidence context

File status

Handling restriction

Your confidence

Step 05 Identity, consent, and review

Choose whether to remain anonymous, add an optional follow-up channel, and verify the generated summary.

Identity mode Required

AnonymousNo name, email, or phone number is required. WDA may be unable to ask follow-up questions. Confidential follow-upProvide an optional contact channel for clarification or evidence verification.

Generated report summaryWDA-INTEL-PENDING

Description

Complete the earlier steps to generate a summary.

Ready to transmit

Data is sent to the WDA server over the site’s HTTPS connection. Do not close the page while files are uploading.

After submission // Controlled workflow

What happens to the report.

A public report is a lead, not an operational command. WDA personnel determine credibility, relevance, lawful handling, and whether any response is appropriate.

Phase 01

Receipt

The server validates the form, assigns a reference code, and delivers the report to the configured WDA intake mailbox.

Protected intake

Phase 02

Triage

Urgency, source basis, coordinates, evidence fingerprints, and vessel information are reviewed for completeness and risk.

Human reviewed

Phase 03

Verification

Analysts may compare the lead with independent maritime, imagery, environmental, historical, or source information.

Corroboration required

Phase 04

Authorized action

Only designated personnel may move a verified lead into planning, monitoring, evidence development, or non-violent response.

Command authority retained

Your sighting can become verified action.