Welcome to CIMWI

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is dedicated to making a difference through marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research and education to promote ocean and human health.

CIMWI (pronounced "sim-wee") is a part of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program under the direction of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service. CIMWI is the only authorized organization to respond to and rehabilitate pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) and cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises and whales) for Ventura County.

Fulfilling Our Mission

CIMWI is committed to:

Providing immediate response to displaced, injured, ill, orphaned and oiled marine mammals by trained and experienced caregivers
Treating and rehabilitating marine mammals with the goal of releasing them back to their natural, wild environment
Conducting research on the causes of illness and injury to marine mammals
Educating the public on the plight of marine mammals and the impact people have on the environment to promote positive change
Working with agencies, organizations and researchers that share our commitment to promote ocean and human health