Recent whales washed up in Orange County show evidence of poisoning from toxic algae

California Fishing Boat Caught Dumping Toxic Waste Too Close to Shore - One Green Planet

A California fishing boat was fined for dumping toxic squid waste too close to shore, putting marine life at risk. The post California Fishing Boat Caught Dumping Toxic Waste Too Close to Shore appeared first on One Green Planet.

Whales in Long Beach, Huntington Beach both died of domoic acid, researchers say

Researchers say a minke whale found in the Port of Long Beach and a young gray whale in Huntington Beach both died due to domoic acid toxicity.

Toxic Algae Bloom Killing Dolphins, Marine Animals

A toxic algae bloom in coastal waters from San Luis Obispo to San Diego has killed dozen of marine animals, including whales and dolphins, and the area has been labeled an extreme danger zone Thursday by health and environmental groups. The toxic algae bloom, a product of a neurotoxin called domoic acid or DA, has been detected for the fourth year in a row, and experts are calling this one the worse yet. “It’s the worst we’ve ever seen here in S…

Recent whales washed up in Orange and Los Angeles counties show evidence of poisoning from toxic algae

Since February, marine rescue centers have been overwhelmed responding to sea lions, dolphins and birds found sick and dying on local beaches.

Recent whales washed up in Orange County show evidence of poisoning from toxic algae

Of the four whales that have washed up on Orange and Los Angeles county beaches this year, two had high levels of domoic acid poisoning confirmed in their systems, leading marine mammal experts to say it caused their deaths. Since February, marine rescue centers have been overwhelmed responding to sea lions, dolphins and birds found sick and dying on local beaches from Ventura County to Orange County, poisoned by unusually early blooms of toxic …

Here's what necropsy results revealed in the deaths of 2 whales in Long Beach and Huntington Beach

What to KnowNecropsies on two whales found stranded and dead on the Southern California coast revealed a link to a domoic acid outbreak on the Southern California coast.The toxin released by one of the largest algae blooms on record off the coast has sickened or killed thousands of marine animals, including birds, sea lions, common dolphins and more. Wildlife experts say the whale deaths are “deeply telling” about the scope and severity of the w…