LA County approves up to $700,000 to sea mammal rescue center to address toxic poisoning crisis

What's Killing Sea Life Along CA Coast? - Videos from The Weather Channel

A record-breaking toxic algae bloom is unfolding along the California coast, killing thousands of marine animals, from sea lions to whales. Scientists are worried that recent wildfires could be contributing to the algae bloom. Watch to see what’s happening. - Videos from The Weather Channel

Study looks to construction noise as reason for Seal population decrease

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION - TV) -- A recent study is looking at potential reasons for a seal population decrease in Pacific Grove. Researchers are pointing to overall noise from construction and nearby traffic as potential reasons.  Imagine sleeping while hearing the noise of traffic, construction, and heavy machinery. Perhaps a constant complaint for many who live near congested streets, yet we often don't think that loud noises can affect ma…

LA County approves up to $700,000 to sea mammal rescue center to address toxic poisoning crisis

The bodies of sea mammals are washing up on Los Angeles County beaches at such an alarming rate that caretaker groups say that a toxic wave of algae causing this horrific phenomenon is resulting in more deaths than  in any other year on record. Nonprofits who are seeing high mortality rates for elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins, pelicans and other sea birds since February are responding to so many calls of sick and dying sea creatures on popul…

LA county boosts funding for nonprofit that treats sick sea lions

The nonprofit said it's cared for 410 marine mammals, including sick sea lions, so far in 2025.

County Approves Emergency Support for Stranded Marine Mammals Amid Algal Bloom Crisis

The motion comes in response to an ongoing outbreak of domoic acid poisoning—a neurotoxin produced by a harmful algal bloom that has killed or severely sickened animals Amid a rise in the number of sick and dying marine mammals along Venice and other Los Angeles County beaches, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors passed an emergency motion Tuesday to fund rescue efforts and develop long-term strategies to address the crisis. The motion, introdu…

LA County Approves Emergency Funds to Treat Sick, Dying Marine Mammals on Beaches

LOS ANGELES - Responding to the discovery of multiple dead whales and sick sea lions on county beaches this year, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday allotted $100,000 to the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro for…