Toxic Algae Bloom Devastates Marine Life on California Coast

Toxic algal blooms are killing hundreds of sea lions and dolphins along the coast of California's southern beaches. More than 1,000 marine animals have become sick or died in June, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The blooms can pose a danger to humans as well. People can become sick if they consume fish packed with the toxins, though the California Department of Public Health monitors for these levels and closes shellfish beaches when necessary.