Sea lions and dolphins can be seen along LA coastlines from Long Beach to Malibu as toxic algal bloom continues to increase.

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 ...

According to experts, domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin in algae that is potentially lethal to marine mammals like sea lions and dolphins. The Channel Islands Marina and Wildlife ...

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.

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

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.

Water temperature and other factors can influence harmful algae growth, though the process isn’t fully understood. Since most of the sick sea lions are showing up in Malibu, it’s not ...

Wildlife officials believe a toxic algae bloom is responsible for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu. The California Wildlife Center said over the weekend that it had received 14 ...

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 ...

Feb. 24 (UPI) --A toxic algae bloom is being blamed for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu, Calif., according to a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center. Over four days ...

The animal rescue organization has been taking in up to eight sea lions or marine mammals a day in recent weeks, Warner said. Marine biology experts also fear the algae blooms will impact seal ...