[CINC] Dolpins

[Staci Kaye-Carr]

Lisa Rizzo wrote:This morning there were 3 dead (bloated but not  
decomposed) common dolphins along a stretch of beach from Ventura  
Harbor Village towards the river outflow.  They were along the high  
water mark.  In addition there were 4 decomposing sealions.
> Is there an agency to contact who will investigate?

Hi Lisa and fellow CINCs,

I also volunteer with Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute  
Rescue www.cimwi.org

The following info is for VENTURA COUNTY ONLY.

Whether you find a DEAD or LIVING marine mammal in VENTURA COUNTY  
please call the same hotline at 805-567-1505.

FOR DEAD MARINE MAMMALS

Call 805-567-1505 and.....

Provide your name, phone number and specific information about the  
animal and it’s location, be specific.

• Size

• Weight

• What type of marine mammal. (You can inform them that you are a CINC  
member)

• Wounds or Blood

• Entangled in Fishing Line/Net

• If you have a camera/cell phone take a picture. If you can get the  
GPS on it, even better. Let them know you are taking a pic and GPS.

You can email it to barettrw at msn.com or me at, staci at savzsea.com




VENTURA MARINE MAMMAL

RESCUE HOTLINE

805-567-1505



Please follow this 4-step guide if you encounter an injured, stranded  
or distressed marine mammal: seal or sea lion

  1. DON’T TOUCH!

Do not touch, cover, or feed.

NEVER pour water on, or try to return the animal to the water.

Keep people and dogs away from the stranded animal.

Observe the animal from a minimum distance of 50 feet to

protect yourself and the animal.



2. Observe Animal

Note the physical characteristics and condition of the animal:



3. Determine Location

Determine the exact location of the animal. Be as accurate as possible

and note any landmarks so the rescue team can easily find the animal.



4. Call Hotline at 805.567.1505.

Provide your name, phone number and specific information about the  
animal and it’s location.

• Size

• Weight

• Fur Color

• Presence or Absence of Ear Flaps

• Active or Weak

• Wounds or Blood

• Spasms or Convulsions

• Entangled in Fishing Line/Net

  NOTE:

All marine mammals are protected under the federal Marine Mammal  
Protection Act. It is illegal for unauthorized individuals to touch,  
disturb, feed or otherwise harass these animals.

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute Rescue www.cimwi.org

On Aug 15, 2010, at 3:45 PM, Lisa Rizzo wrote:

> This morning there were 3 dead (bloated but not decomposed) common  
> dolphins along a stretch of beach from Ventura Harbor Village  
> towards the river outflow.  They were along the high water mark.  In  
> addition there were 4 decomposing sealions.
>
> Is there an agency to contact who will investigate?
>
> Thanks,
> Lisa R.
>
>
> My best,
> Lisa Rizzo - Owner
> Custom Embroidery - Ventura Harbor
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>
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