Public Vigilance Needed as Sea Lions and Dolphins Die and Strand in High Numbers in Wake of Toxic Algal Bloom Across SoCal Beaches
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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“It is important for the public to know that animals who have ingested domoic acid (DA) pose a very serious public health and safety risk,” he said.
Key Points:
- “It is important for the public to know that animals who have ingested domoic acid (DA) pose a very serious public health and safety risk,” he said.
- “Adult seals and sea lions with DA can present in unpredictable ways, including increased aggressiveness or lethargy and unresponsiveness.
- Sea lions with domoic acid often suffer from seizures, dehydration, severe vomiting, aggressive behavior or lethargic unresponsiveness, miscarriages, and even death.
- Many female sea lions are pregnant this time of year and may give birth in public places far from their normal rookeries.