A toxic algae bloom known as red tide is currently spreading along the Southern California coast, posing a threat to larger marine mammals. This harmful event is expected to persist for several more weeks and has already had devastating consequences. Experts estimate that hundreds of sea lions and dozens of dolphins have succumbed to the toxic effects of the algae bloom this month. While fish and other animals can tolerate the algal toxin, many marine mammals and birds are unable to withstand its ingestion. This situation is particularly alarming as it endangers animals higher up the food chain, resulting in … Continue reading Red Tide Unleashes Death and Desperation on Southern California’s Marine Mammals: Deadly Algae Onslaught