sea lion, Malibu and algae bloom

Unusually early toxic algae bloom is sickening and killing sea lions in 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.
'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.
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.
Sea lions in Southern California 'suffering and confused' likely from toxic algae bloom
Toxic algae bloom is being blamed for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu, Calif., according to a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center.
Toxic algae blooms killing CA sea lions at 'unprecedented' rate
For the fourth year in a row, toxic algae blooms are killing California Sea lions. Marine mammal experts are calling it unprecedented.
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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 ...
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