The species usually has moderate population densities in the western Atlantic, but its populations exploded in the Black Sea and the adjacent Azov Sea and Sea of Marmara. M. leidyi has invaded the ...

Phytoplankton consists of single-celled algae and cyanobacteria. It is nourished by sunlight and is eaten by larger fish and ...

Dark algae that grow on the surface of Arctic ice sheets are likely to expand their range in the future, a trend that will exacerbate melt, sea level rise and warming. “These algae are not a new ...

The adult sea lions are being found just as rescue centers gear up for saving sea lion pups that typically are found ...

Once the toxin is produced, smaller fish can eat the algae. Bigger animals like sea lions can then become sick from the contaminated fish. Once ingested, the toxin can cause severe symptoms and ...

Gibson is behind the sea moss brand, which was inspired by his personal health journey that resulted in a 300 pound weight ...

An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.

Toxic algae off the coast of Malibu is likely sickening sea lions, causing the large marine mammals to experience seizures and comatose states, according to a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center.

More than 50 sickened adult sea lions have been found on beaches in Southern California in the last few days, demonstrating symptoms indicating they had ingested food poisoned by a toxic algae ...

What’s more concerning this year compared to 2023 is the algae bloom is starting early in February. In 2023, the Marine Mammal Care Center had 70 sea lions in its care by July. In early March of ...