Fisheries Department monitoring toxic algae in B.C. waters as hundreds of dolphins, sea lions die in California
- A wave of marine life illness and death is affecting dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds along the Southern California coastline, overwhelming rescue efforts and shocking beachgoers from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
- Over 100 dolphins have died due to a powerful neurotoxin called domoic acid produced by harmful algae, with many others euthanized due to severe poisoning.
- Environmental factors like climate change and urban runoff may be worsening the harmful algae blooms, which are devastating marine ecosystems and impacting the animals within them.
- The harmful algae is causing seizures, coma, and death in these marine animals, with sea lions having a 60% survival rate under rescue efforts.
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