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Under America's Waterway Watch, how does the Coast Guard ask you to report suspicious activity on the water?

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  1. Post it on social media
  2. Call 1-877-24WATCH, or 911 if danger is immediate
  3. Follow the suspicious boat yourself

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  1. U.S. Coast Guard, A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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