Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.

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In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used viral metagenomics to identify several viruses — including one new ...

SAN DIEGO – Marine life care centers across Southern California are reporting a surge in the number of stranded dolphins and sick seals, likely caused by a growing toxic algal bloom off the coast.

Marine mammals and other animals continue to struggle with blooms of toxic algae on the Southern California coast. Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on March 24, 2025.

Though the algae bloom is a natural occurrence along California’s coast, this year’s outbreak in Southern California is proving to be particularly severe. Marine experts are closely monitoring ...

Identifying viruses associated with red tide can help researchers forecast bloom development and understand environmental ...

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida has identified viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the microscopic algae that is known as red tide. “We know that viruses play an ...

Once ingested, the toxin can cause severe symptoms and even death ... the waters of central and southern California saw a harmful algae bloom, also known as a "red tide." ...