Posted by: Sandy Steinman | June 26, 2023

Toxic algae kills hundreds of dolphins and sea lions on California coast

The BBC  reports

Some experts say climate change is expanding toxic algal blooms, causing distress for marine mammals.

Toxic algal blooms are killing hundreds of sea lions and dolphins along the coast of California’s southern beaches.

More than 1,000 marine animals have become sick or died in the month of June, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Experts say algal blooms pose a seasonal issue, but climate change may be worsening the problem.

Read more at  Toxic algae kills hundreds of dolphins and sea lions on California coast – BBC News


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