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California Sea Lions Attack Amid Toxic Algae Crisis

4/8/2025

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In California, toxic algae blooms are triggering erratic behavior in sea lions, resulting in a surge of attacks on humans. These blooms, fueled by climate change and pollution, release harmful domoic acid, causing seizures and confusion in the animals. Compounding the crisis, runoff from recent wildfires is tainting ocean waters, threatening both marine life and public health.

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Story summary

In California, toxic algae blooms are triggering erratic behavior in sea lions, resulting in a surge of attacks on humans. These blooms, fueled by climate change and pollution, release harmful domoic acid, causing seizures and confusion in the animals. Compounding the crisis, runoff from recent wildfires is tainting ocean waters, threatening both marine life and public health.