A unusually early toxic algae bloom off Malibu is sickening and killing sea lions along Southern California
The adult sea lions are being found just as rescue centers gear up for saving sea lion pups that typically are found struggling at this time of year.
Sick sea lions are coming ashore in Malibu. What’s going on?
When some algal blooms grow out of control, they can emit a neurotoxin that accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies. When sea lions eat those fish, the toxin binds to their brain and heart. They can have seizures, tremors, vision issues and even cardiac problems.
Possible domoic acid outbreak leaves more than a dozen sea lions sick in Malibu
More than a dozen sea lions have been sickened in the wake of a likely domoic acid outbreak in Malibu, according to wildlife officials.
Sea lions found in distress off Malibu, acid toxicity is suspected
MALIBU — An outbreak of domoic acid is sickening sea lions in the waters off Malibu, according to wildlife officials. Workers at the California Wildlife Center responded to at least 14 calls for sea lions in distress over a four-day period, the center said in a Facebook post on Saturday.
More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick. What’s making them ill?
The animals appear to be suffering from exposure to a neurotoxin produced by algal blooms that accumulates in fish the sea lions eat.
Domoic acid outbreak sickens sea lions off Malibu coast
The California Wildlife Center has responded to numerous calls regarding distressed sea lions, raising concerns about the potential impact of this toxic algal bloom.
Malibu sea lions are 'suffering and confused,' likely from toxic algae
The California Wildlife Center received more than a dozen calls about sick sea lions in Malibu over four days.
Sea lions in Southern California 'suffering and confused' likely from toxic algae bloom
Toxic algae bloom is being blamed for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu, Calif., according to a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center.
Distressed sea lions, suspected of suffering from toxic algae, prompt warnings in Malibu
Officials in Malibu, California, are advising beachgoers to avoid distressed sea lions recently reported in the area.
Malibu beachgoers warned to avoid sick sea lions after more than a dozen reported in distress
More than a dozen sea lions have been reported sick over the past week in Southern California in a suspected domoic acid event, and beachgoers in Malibu are warned to avoid the distressed animals.
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Malibu on Alert: Domoic Acid Suspected in Over a Dozen Sea Lion Illnesses, Residents Urged to Avoid Contact
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Over 50 sea lions reported ill in the past week off coast of Malibu
An outbreak of a toxin has left over 50 sea lions sick and stranded off the Malibu coast. At least 10 are currently in a ...