# Sea lions die from domoic acid poisoning

> Over 300 California sea lions poisoned by algal blooms this year.
- Title: Sea lions die from domoic acid poisoning · Sfgate | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
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- Topics: sea lions, domoic acid, algal blooms, california, marine mammals, toxic algae, sausalito, monterey bay, pacific sardine, anchovies, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Marine Mammal Center reports 300+ sea lions sickened by domoic acid from toxic algae blooms.