According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hundreds of Dolphins and other marine mammals along the Southern California coast have gotten sick or died this month due to toxic algae bloom. The rapid growth of the algae Pseudo-nitzschiacauses the production of a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which leads to animal strandings as the toxin is…
Toxic Algae Sickness Spreads Among California Marine Wildlife
June 21, 2023
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While a toxic red tide algal bloom is invading Florida’s beaches, a vast island of seaweed—spanning twice the width of the United States—is headed for the Sunshine state’s waters. It could seriously impact the tourism industry as Spring Break nears. The mass of floating “Sargassum” seaweed is currently making its way slowly through the Atlantic…
Presence of Red Tide Algae on Florida’s Gulf Coast Killed Fish, Caused Breathing Problems and Burning Eyes, Festival Cancelled
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