Malibu sea lions are ’suffering and confused,’ likely from toxic algae
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…. Domoic acid is an algal bloom that can be either benign or toxic, according to the California Wildlife Center…. This year’s suspected bloom off the coast of Malibu is yet another hit to Southern California’s marine wildlife and beaches. Researchers are racing to determine just how much all of the runoff of ash and burned remnants of homes, cars and household items from the recent fires could impact the ocean and its inhabitants.
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