Not only can algae be unsightly, but it can also damage the integrity of your wooden fence over time, leaving it vulnerable to the elements. Algae is a green, sometimes slimy organism that loves ...

Toxic algae off the coast of Malibu is likely sickening sea lions, causing the large marine mammals to experience seizures and comatose states, according to a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center.

Wildlife officials believe a toxic algae bloom is responsible for sickening several California sea lions in Malibu. The California Wildlife Center said over the weekend that it had received 14 ...

The blooms that produce the toxin result from a specific type of algae. Once the toxin is produced, smaller fish can eat the algae. Bigger animals like sea lions can then become sick from the ...

Toxic algae blooms regularly occur, but the CWC said this latest bloom was likely triggered by the recent rains. Domoic acid is a potent neurotoxin produced by certain types of algae. When ingested by ...