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Deadly Algae Blooms Devastate Southern California Marine Life

4/24/2025

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A toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc along Southern California's coast, claiming the lives of dolphins, sea lions, and whales due to dangerous levels of domoic acid. This alarming trend marks the fourth year of severe blooms, leaving rescue teams inundated with distress calls. Experts caution that climate change is exacerbating these dire conditions, threatening marine life further.

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A toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc along Southern California's coast, claiming the lives of dolphins, sea lions, and whales due to dangerous levels of domoic acid. This alarming trend marks the fourth year of severe blooms, leaving rescue teams inundated with distress calls. Experts caution that climate change is exacerbating these dire conditions, threatening marine life further.