Giving Marine Mammals a Second Chance at Life!

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

CIMWI serves Santa Barbara & Ventura counties in Southern California.

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  • RESCUE

    CIMWI’s core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured, malnourished, orphaned, entangled and oiled marine mammals.

    We rely on you to report marine mammals in distress!

  • REHABILITATION & RETURN TO THE WILD

    CIMWI gives marine mammals a second chance at life back in the wild.

    We provide professional medical care and rehabilitate marine mammals with the goal of releasing the healthy animals back to their natural, wild environment.

  • RESEARCH

    It’s bigger than the individual animals we save and give a second chance back in the wild.

    We are committed to conducting research on the causes of illness and injury to marine mammals to positively impact conservation and the health of the environment.

  • EDUCATION

    Learning, discovery and finding a connection gives children their wings to take flight and soar.

    CIMWI is committed to inspiring future generations to be ocean stewards to positively impact the health of our planet.

We can all make a difference!

Acts of kindness enrich our lives and make a difference. Generosity is powerful…

Whether you give your voice, time, money, goods or advocacy, you can take action within your community or for causes you are passionate about in the world. Each of us has the ability to make a difference for someone or something each and every day!

Here are ways you can help support CIMWI’s efforts in giving marine mammals a second chance at life and making a difference with conservation, education and research…

Thank you for being CIMWI advocates and championing our cause with your financial and emotional support! We are grateful and will continue to do all we can for these sentinel species.

–  Team CIMWI

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