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Lethal algae bloom is over, but sickened marine mammals aren't safe yet
It was one of the largest, longest and most lethal harmful algae blooms in Southern California’s recorded history, claiming the lives of hundreds of dolphins and sea lions between Baja California and ...
Racing to Save California’s Elephant Seals From Bird Flu
Two years ago, avian influenza ravaged elephant seal colonies in South America. Are the colonies on the northern Pacific ...
No more demon sea lions? Good news for those who've been afraid to go to the beach
After a brutal spring of toxic algae blooms turning sea lions into sick, snarling seaside hazards, anxious beachgoers can ...
Sealed with a kiss: Clem and Canary reunite with the ocean after rehab in Crescent City
Two northern elephant seals, affectionately named Clem and Canary, were released back into the Pacific Ocean this week after ...
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Severe toxic algae bloom that sickened or killed hundreds of marine animals appears to be subsiding
The Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is reporting no new animals with signs of toxicosis in recent days.
Five dead whales found in the greater Bay Area in less than a week
Five gray whales have died in the greater Bay Area over the past week, bringing the region's 2025 whale death toll to 14, ...
6 gray whales found dead in a week in San Francisco Bay
Six gray whales have been found dead in the wider San Francisco Bay Area in the last seven days, raising the total number of ...
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Manhattan Beach to give $50,000 for marine mammal rescue, rehab
Manhattan Beach is the latest city that will give monetary support to Los Angeles County’s only year-round marine mammal first responder organization. The Marine Mammal Care Center, based in San Pedro ...