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Sea lions die from domoic acid poisoning
Over 300 California sea lions poisoned by algal blooms this year.
In brief
Over 300 California sea lions poisoned by algal blooms this year. Marine Mammal Center reports 300+ sea lions sickened by domoic acid from toxic algae blooms. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Marine Mammal Center reports
The Marine Mammal Center documented more than 300 cases of domoic acid poisoning in marine mammals this year.
“The outbreak caused a dramatic increase in call volume, with our response hotline receiving more than 600 calls on the busiest days, nearly four times what our team usually sees”
How domoic acid spreads
When smaller marine animals like anchovies and shellfish eat toxic algae, predators such as sea lions get sick.
Health risks for sea lions
Toxins cause tremors, seizures and heart failure in sea lions when untreated.
The main idea
Marine Mammal Center reports 300+ sea lions sickened by domoic acid from toxic algae blooms.
