Around 70 sea lions have been found sick or dead from a toxic algae bloom off the coast of Los Angeles and dozens are being ...

"The number of current MMCC patients likely impacted by the toxic algal bloom has more than tripled," Marine Mammal Care said ...

For International Women and Girls in Science Day, the museum’s Ocean Portal spoke with “Her Deepness” about science, seaweed ...

The spread of the Ostreopsis ovata algae is not a cause for concern, but ongoing monitoring is recommended, according to ...

“I don’t know what’s going on in the ocean. Starting in February is unreal.” Domoic acid is produced by algae that is then eaten by small fish. When marine mammals, dolphins and sea birds eat the fish ...

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.

Another incident in 2024 described by the Marine Mammal Center as a "highly unusual" algae boom also left hundreds of sea lions poisoned. According to the center, the "red tides" usually reach ...

"The Batten School & VIMS has a unique focus on coastal and marine ecosystems in which algae are critical components. With strong philanthropic support and an expanding focus on academics and ...

Officials in Malibu, California, are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions recently reported in the area.