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‘Unprecedented’ toxic algae bloom continues to kill Southern California whales and other wildlife

Southern California could be dealing with its worst toxic algae bloom ever. Domoic acid toxicosis associated with a bloom off the Southern California coast is responsible for killing brown pelicans, sea lions, and now at least two whales.

The Inertia on MSN · 1d

Making Sense of Southern California’s Toxic Algae Bloom and What Surfers Can Do for Wildlife

A toxic algae bloom is raging along the coast of Southern California, making sea lions, dolphins, and even whales sick. But what can surfers do about it?

ABC News on MSN · 1d

What to know about the toxic algae bloom killing marine life in Southern California

An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom has overrun the coast of Southern California, sickening marine animals and staining the shoreline amid the invasion.

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California’s Burrowing Owls One Step Closer to State Protections

Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native ... focusing on birds and other wildlife to conserve natural resources in Southern California's Inland Empire in San ...

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Toxic algae off Southern California kills hundreds of sea lions, dolphins, birds

March 31 (UPI) --An early toxic algae bloom off the coast of Southern California is killing or sickening hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and seabirds, while forcing rescuers to make tough choices ...

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Surfer faced the 'unsettling ferocity' of a sick sea lion in Southern California

In spring 2025, scores of sick and dying sea lions started showing up along the Southern California coast. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute, a nonprofit organization that rescues ...

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California Spotted Owl Gets Endangered Species Act Protections After 23 Years

Today’s proposal would list the owl’s southern/coastal population as endangered ... spotted owl are long overdue,” said Pam Flick, California program director with Defenders of Wildlife. “The ...

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At least 140 sea lions in Southern California reported with domoic acid symptoms

In Southern California, sea lions are becoming ill and acting out of character. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute stated on their Facebook page that there are "overwhelming reports ...

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