Sea lions in Los Angeles, California, are experiencing a health issue that's happening more frequently thanks to ...

A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly beating a sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning on Ventura Beach, ...

A toxic algae bloom that began in Malibu expanded this week, reaching as far south as Redondo Beach and prompting experts to ...

When sea lions eat those fish, the toxin binds to their brain and heart. They can have seizures, tremors, vision issues and even cardiac problems. This is Southern California’s fourth year in a ...

Once the toxin is produced, smaller fish can eat the algae. Bigger animals like sea lions can then become sick from the contaminated fish. Once ingested, the toxin can cause severe symptoms and ...

Ninety sea lions and a handful of other marine animals were found sick on California beaches in August with signs of domoic acid toxicity. The algae can also infect people who eat contaminated ...

Sea lions are generally blonde to tan in color ... They are very social creatures on land and water, and they eat squid, anchovies and sardines, the NOAA said. After receiving medical care ...