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Published February 23, 2025 • Updated on February 24, 2025 at 12:31 pm
By Karla Rendon
More than a dozen sick sea lions potentially ailed by toxins have been spotted off the coast of Malibu, the California Wildlife Center announced.
The center, a wildlife rescue service based in Calabasas, said its team responded to a total of 14 calls of sick sea lions in the area over the past five days. Due to the animals’ behavior and symptoms, the center believes the sea lions may be suffering from exposure to domoic acid.
Domoic acid is a toxin found in algae that can build up in shellfish, sardines, and anchovies. ...
By Karla Rendon
More than a dozen sick sea lions potentially ailed by toxins have been spotted off the coast of Malibu, the California Wildlife Center announced.
The center, a wildlife rescue service based in Calabasas, said its team responded to a total of 14 calls of sick sea lions in the area over the past five days. Due to the animals’ behavior and symptoms, the center believes the sea lions may be suffering from exposure to domoic acid.
Domoic acid is a toxin found in algae that can build up in shellfish, sardines, and anchovies. ...