This spring, Southern California experienced a lengthy toxic algal bloom, affecting over 1,500 animals. The Marine Mammal Care Center treated nearly 400 sea lions and dolphins during this period. The release of a sea lion named Patchouli was attended by NPR. Following the outbreak, the center began a scientific investigation into the impacts of the toxins, collecting samples from deceased animals to study their effects, including potential impacts on gestating young and potential connections to runoff from recent wildfires.
Southern California saw one of the longest toxic algal blooms on record this spring, which sickened at least 1,500 animals, notably sea lions and dolphins.
Nearly 400 sea lions and dolphins were cared for at the Marine Mammal Care Center in a few months due to the toxic algal bloom's severe effects.
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