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More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick: What's making them ill?

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At least 14 sea lions reported sick off the coast of Malibu due to toxins created by harmful algal blooms.

A similar outbreak was recorded last summer among more than 70 sea lions, as well as two dolphins and two fur seals.

Domoic acid is a neurotoxin that accumulates in filter-feeding fish, including anchovies and sardines.

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English

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