Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on Southern California's marine life

Toxic Bloom Killing Sea Life Along California Coast

Rescue centers are overwhelmed as disoriented animals wash ashore, victims of a fast-growing toxin fueled by warming waters and pollution. - Articles from The Weather Channel

Animal Illness and Die-Off Rocks US Coast, Sea Animals Falling Into Seizures or Attacking Swimmers

Scores of Pacific Coast marine animals — including whales, dolphins, sea lions and pelicans — are falling ill, becoming aggressive, and even dying due to a particularly toxic bloom this […] The post Animal Illness and Die-Off Rocks US Coast, Sea Animals Falling Into Seizures or Attacking Swimmers appeared first on The Western Journal.

Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on Southern California's marine life

One by one, the four California sea lions slid out of their crates and into the ocean. As the SeaWorld San Diego rescue boat bobbed nearby, one of the pinnipeds dove deep and then popped his head out of the water, his mouth full of what may have been a squid.

Marine mammals suffer worst crisis in recent history

by Mark McDermott  The toxic algal bloom sickening and killing marine mammals up and down the Southern California coast is showing some of its most severe impacts in Manhattan Beach, where dozens of sea lions and dolphins have been found stranded on the beach since February.  The Marine Mammal Care Center has been overtasked as the sole responder to these strandings. The San Pedro-based nonprofit employs two staff members daily who are responsib…

Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths on Venice and Santa Monica Beaches Linked to Harmful Algae Bloom

While algal blooms and domoic acid outbreaks have occurred, this particular bloom has reportedly impacted more animals than in recent times A rise in dead and dying dolphins and sea lions washing ashore in Santa Monica and Venice is being linked to a harmful algal bloom producing a potent neurotoxin, prompting public warnings from marine wildlife organizations and increased concern from rescue agencies. On April 23, at least four dead dolphins w…