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A unusually early toxic algae bloom off Malibu is sickening and killing sea lions along Southern California
The adult sea lions are being found just as rescue centers gear up for saving sea lion pups that typically are found struggling at this time of year.
More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick. What’s making them ill?
The animals appear to be suffering from exposure to a neurotoxin produced by algal blooms that accumulates in fish the sea lions eat.
Over 50 sea lions reported ill in the past week off coast of Malibu
An outbreak of a toxin has left over 50 sea lions sick and stranded off the Malibu coast. At least 10 are currently in a treatment center.
Sea lions found in distress off Malibu, acid toxicity is suspected
MALIBU — An outbreak of domoic acid is sickening sea lions in the waters off Malibu, according to wildlife officials. Workers at the California Wildlife Center responded to at least 14 calls for sea lions in distress over a four-day period, the center said in a Facebook post on Saturday.
Sick sea lions are coming ashore in Malibu. What’s going on?
When some algal blooms grow out of control, they can emit a neurotoxin that accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies. When sea lions eat those fish, the toxin binds to their brain and heart. They can have seizures, tremors, vision issues and even cardiac problems.
Distressed sea lions, suspected of suffering from toxic algae, prompt warnings in Malibu
Officials in Malibu, California, are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions recently reported in the area.
Toxic algae suspected in surge of distressed sea lions in Malibu, California
A surge of California sea lions exhibiting neurological distress in Malibu is suspected to be caused by domoic acid poisoning, stemming from toxic algae blooms. The California Wildlife Center said rescue efforts are underway amid urgent public warnings to maintain distance from the animals.
Sick sea lions increasingly washing up on Malibu shores due to algae toxins
The California Wildlife Center reports an increase in the number of sick sea lions washing ashore in Malibu, caused by exposure to toxins from harmful algal blooms.
'Suffering and confused' sea lions plague Malibu beaches from likely toxic algae triggered by recent rain
A surge of distressed California sea lions exhibiting alarming neurological symptoms has prompted urgent public warnings in Los Angeles County.
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