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Did toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Did toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana?

Al Jazeera  

More than 350 elephants in Botswana died from toxic waterholes contaminated with cyanobacteria in 2020. An investigation into the sudden deaths of at least 350 elephants in Botswana in 2020 has revealed the cause was almost certainly a “toxic brew” of open water tainted by a species of cyanobacteria that released cyanotoxins, essentially contaminating the elephants’ watering holes. “Scientists believe …

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Scorched beaches in France and Spain face surge in toxic algae caused by warmer climate
1 year, 5 months ago

Scorched beaches in France and Spain face surge in toxic algae caused by warmer climate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Climate change has led to warmer semi-tropical seas around …

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Holiday beachgoers face an unexpected peril: aggressive, biting sea lions. Here’s what you can do
1 year, 5 months ago

Holiday beachgoers face an unexpected peril: aggressive, biting sea lions. Here’s what you can do

LA Times  

Dr. Alissa Deming, left, and veterinarian assistant Malena Berndt give medicine to sea lion Patsy at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach in June. But “it’s not like this is a rabid sea lion running down the beach chasing people and biting them,” said Dr. Alissa Deming of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach. It’s not …

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Toxic algae suspected in deaths of sea lions and dolphins on Southern California coast
1 year, 6 months ago

Toxic algae suspected in deaths of sea lions and dolphins on Southern California coast

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Marine mammal rescue organizations have been swamped with reports of sick and dead sea lions and dolphins along the Southern California coast this month, and experts believe a bloom of harmful algae is to blame. Hundreds of sea lions are believed to have died in the first weeks of June, according to a statement by the National …

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What’s killing hundreds of sea lions and dozens of dolphins along the Southern California coast?
1 year, 6 months ago

What’s killing hundreds of sea lions and dozens of dolphins along the Southern California coast?

LA Times  

Sea lions recuperate at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro on Tuesday. More than 1,000 marine mammals along the Southern California coast have gotten sick or died this month due to a bloom of toxic algae, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Please continue to report all sick and injured marine mammals as we are getting …

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Toxic algae bloom is considered in deaths of Northern California family
3 years, 4 months ago

Toxic algae bloom is considered in deaths of Northern California family

LA Times  

Investigators are considering whether toxic algae blooms or other hazards may have contributed to the deaths of a Northern California couple, their baby and the family dog on a remote hiking trail. But the hazmat declaration was lifted Wednesday, and Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese said he didn’t believe the mines were a factor, the Fresno Bee reported Thursday. There …

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