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Sea lions washing up in Cali beaches. | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1127672  United States04/22/2011 01:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sick sea lions and other marine mammals are washing up on shore at Southland beaches. Rescuers say the animals are suffering from domoic acid poisoning, a neurotoxin found in large algae blooms that naturally occur in the spring. So far this year, Marine Animal Rescue has removed at least 34 sea lions from beaches in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, according to rescuer Peter Wallerstein. The animals that are washing up are suffering from seizures, paralysis and foaming at the mouth. Rescuers warn that if you see a sick animal, stay away because the disoriented animals could bite. In addition to sea lions, rescuers say sick dolphins and pelicans have been found. Marine Animal Rescue says they have been able to rehabilitate about half of the animals. While domoic acid is a naturally occurring biotoxin produced in algae blooms off California's coast, experts say this year, the algae appears to be especially potent.  |
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