The article discusses a critical situation along the California coast, where marine mammals such as sea lions and pelicans are being affected by domoic acid, a neurotoxin from algae blooms. This year, the outbreak has escalated into a serious crisis, overwhelming rescue organizations. Marine biologists, like Dave Bader, emphasize the emotional toll and the urgent need for solutions, as many animals are severely ill or dying. Investigations are ongoing to understand the reasons behind this proliferated outbreak and its potential links to environmental factors.
"It's really hard. It's emotionally taxing," said Dave Bader, a marine biologist at the Marine Mammal Care Center, a wildlife hospital in Los Angeles that has responded to more than 190 animals in distress between Feb. 20 and March 28.
"The ocean is telling us something. Things aren't right," Bader said. "If we don't do something about it, then this is the future we're going to be looking at."
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