Coverage dated July 31, 2024

Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae

Headline from The Republic

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Sea lions are stranding themselves on a long stretch of the California coast and showing signs that they may have been poisoned by a bloom of harmful algae, experts said Thursday.

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The Republic
Sea lions are stranding themselves on California's coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae (opens The Republic)
Published Jul 31, 2024
The Republic's feed description
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Sea lions are stranding themselves on a long stretch of the California coast and showing signs that they may have been poisoned by a bloom of harmful algae, experts said Thursday.
The Guardian
Sick sea lions stranded on California coast as experts fear algae poisoning (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 31, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
At least 23 sea lions with suspected domoic acid poisoning rescued from Santa Barbara and Ventura beaches
Foxla
Sea lions washing up onto Santa Barbara, Ventura County beaches showing signs of algae poisoning (opens Foxla)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Foxla's feed description
Animal rescuers in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties say they've been inundated in recent days with reports of sick sea lions washing up on shore, showing signs they may have been poisoned by a harmful algal bloom.
Newsweek
Poisoned California sea lions wash ashore (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
A wildlife center in Santa Barbara said the sick sea lions are showing symptoms of domoic acid poisoning.

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