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A wave of sea lions off the coast of Southern California have been sickened by an algae-produced toxin that makes them ...
Along some seventy plus miles of southern California coastline, usually curious and playful sea lions are attacking humans in ...
B.C. scientists will be keeping a close eye on a toxic algae this summer as hundreds of sea lions, seabirds and dolphins have ...
A common neurotoxin produced by algae blooms is making California sea lions more aggressive. Here’s why it has the power to change behavior—and the danger it poses.
Scientists say a massive algal bloom is releasing toxins that are making some marine animals more aggressive, and causing ...
Toxic algae off the coast of Southern California is killing or sickening hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and seabirds, while ...
According to NOAA, when marine mammals ingest shellfish contaminated by the algae, toxins can accumulate, leading to seizures, brain damage and even death. "This week, we saw more stranded dolphins ...
The confirmed digs from March 26 through April 3 will proceed as scheduled, following marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) that confirmed razor clams are safe ...
The algae may produce toxins, which can harm marine ecosystems and, in some cases, humans. "Over the last four years, we've seen consecutive years of this harmful algal bloom off of our coast.
Modern living exposes us to numerous environmental toxins which may increase cancer risk. Benzene, Formaldehyde, BPA, Red Dye No. 3, and Rhodamine B are some common carcinogens found in everyday ...
A South L.A. recycling plant accused of spewing toxic waste and lead onto the grounds of a nearby high school was ordered shut down on Monday, a major victory for community activists and student ...
The public is asked to contact the marine mammal hotline if they are concerned about a sick or deceased marine mammal or shorebird and CIMWI will try to respond. It is a volunteer organization ...