Southern California is facing a crisis with sea lions and dolphins suffering from a severe poisoning event, linked to domoic acid from harmful algal blooms. Local expert John Warner describes the situation as the worst in memory, with over 140 sea lions and at least 50 dolphins stranded due to symptoms of poisoning, often resulting in euthanasia. The neurotoxin affects animals neurologically, resulting in aggressive behavior, which has led to warnings against interaction. Efforts to rehabilitate these animals are compounded by their sheer size, making transportation to care facilities challenging. The issue highlights urgent environmental and public health concerns.
Local experts describe the current poisoning event affecting Southern California sea lions and ocean mammals as the worst in recent memory, significantly impacting wildlife.
The poisoning caused by domoic acid from algal blooms has led sea lions to exhibit erratic behavior, forcing officials to warn the public and call for safer interactions.
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