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Unprecedented number of sick, stranded sea lions being found on LA beaches
An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.
Sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning attacked at Ventura Beach
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly beating a sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning on Ventura Beach, according to authorities.
Sick sea lion beaten with large stick while resting on shore, California police say
“When conditions are right, waters off the coast of California can experience large-scale toxic algal blooms that are capable of sickening hundreds of sea lions in a matter of weeks, causing them to wash ashore at an alarming rate – sometimes a dozen a day,” according to the Marine Mammal Care Center.
Pregnant sea lion attacked in Ventura; suspect arrested
The suspect was not identified and the motive for the attack is under investigation. Medical Update. An extensive medical examination revealed that the sea lion is pregnant and we
Ventura man arrested for allegedly beating sea lion with a stick
Police arrested a 32-year-old man allegedly caught on Ventura beach cameras beating a sea lion with a large stick Tuesday morning.
Man located, arrested after alleged beating of pregnant sea lion captured on security cams
A man was located and arrested after he allegedly beat a pregnant seal lion with a stick. A pregnant sea lion is recovering at a California facility after being brutally attacked with a stick on Ventura Beach.
Man arrested after alleged sea lion attack in Ventura
Ventura police said surveillance video captured a man hitting the marine mammal multiple times with a large stick.
Unprecedented number of sick, stranded sea lions being found on Los Angeles beaches
An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.
Sick sea lion resting on Ventura Beach allegedly beaten 32-year-old man
Police arrested a 32-year-old man allegedly caught on Ventura beach cameras beating a sea lion with a large stick Tuesday morning. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Man accused of beating pregnant sea lion with stick while allegedly under the influence
A pregnant sea lion is recovering at a California facility after police say she was beaten with a stick in an attack captured on security cameras. The suspect is now in custody. A 5-year-old female sea lion is in the care of the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute after an attack on Ventura Beach.
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More than a dozen sea lions along the Malibu coast are reported sick. What’s making them ill?
The animals appear to be suffering from exposure to a neurotoxin produced by algal blooms that accumulates in fish the sea ...
Malibu sea lions are 'suffering and confused,' likely from toxic algae
The California Wildlife Center received more than a dozen calls about sick sea lions in Malibu over four days.
Sea lions in Southern California 'suffering and confused' likely from toxic algae bloom
Toxic algae bloom is being blamed for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu, Calif., according to a nonprofit ...