Endangered mammals share our ocean with us.

But our curiousity may soon lead to their extinction.

Federal agencies acknowledge the major issue used to surround boaters and swimmers getting too close to humpback whales during the migration season.

But now, curious onlookers have widened their scope, getting closer to other mammals such as monk seals, spinner dolphins and green sea turtles, like never before.

''It's important for everybody to understand why we need to respect the animals' space," said Christine Brammer with the National Marine Sanctuaries.

Despite strong efforts to educate all of us, the number of violation complaints filed with the National Marine Fisheries Services is actually on the rise.

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