Harmful algal blooms produce acids and can contribute to seizures and other health issues in sea lions. A sick sea lion sits on a California beach in 2024. An algal bloom producing domoic acid in ...

Southern California beachgoers have been warned to be wary around sea lions after a mass poisoning event has made some more aggressive and potentially dangerous to humans. A Ventura County surfer, RJ ...

Sea lions and other ocean mammals in Southern California are falling victim to a poisoning event that a local expert calls the worst in recent memory. It is stranding the mammals along the coast ...

Sea lions, dolphins and birds are sick and dying because of a toxic algae bloom in Southern California—and animal care organizations are overwhelmed by the scale Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent ...

MISSION BAY, Calif. (KGTV) — Handfuls of California sea lions are getting sick from domoic acid poisoning that stems from algae. If you haven't heard of it, you're not alone. Here's what happens ...

Toxic algae blooms contain a neurotoxin that is likely impacting the sea lions. Sea lions on the California coast are reportedly displaying strange behavior, likely due to a harmful algae bloom ...

SAN DIEGO — A troubling situation is unfolding along the San Diego coastline as a dangerous algae bloom leads to an alarming rise in sea lions falling seriously ill. The bloom has caused a ...