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California sea lion rescues surge as climate-fueled toxin spreads
Original: Marine Mammal Center preparing for extended wave of sea lion rescues due to deadly toxin fueled by climate change
The Marine Mammal Center in California is bracing for a prolonged wave of sea lion rescues linked to a deadly toxin worsened by climate change. Warmer ocean conditions are driving blooms of algae that produce domoic acid, which poisons sea lions and causes seizures and disorientation. Rescuers say the outbreak is lasting longer than in past years, straining their capacity.
Why now: A climate change-linked toxic algae bloom is causing an unusual and extended spike in sick sea lions along the California coast.
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- Marine Mammal Center preparing for extended wave of sea lion rescues due to deadly toxin fueled by climate change · ABC7 San Francisco
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