Toxic algae bloom suspected in deaths, illnesses of sea lions and dolphins off SoCal coast

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — The largest algae bloom on record is taking place off California’s central and southern coast, and over the last few weeks it has sickened and killed hundreds of sea lions and dolphins.

“The size of this one again and the numbers of animals that are coming ashore is large,” said Justin Viezbicke, California stranding coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “Larger than we’ve seen really in the last, I’d say close to probably 20 years.”

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