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Now Be Careful:

Enjoy Your Fourth Of July At The Beach,
But Look Out For Sea Lions

Both dead and sick California sea lions have been washing up on beaches from Santa Barbara to Orange County over the past few weeks, likely due to domoic acid toxicosis. The poisoning occurs as a result of algal blooms off the coast. All the sick animals have left care centers overwhelmed.

Besides lethargy, the poison can also make the animals more aggressive, as the toxin damages their brains.

[LAist]