The horde of “demonic” sea lions that attacked people off the California coast in recent weeks lashed out because they were sickened by mind-warping toxic algae, scientists have discovered.

Along some 70 miles of Southern California coastline, usually curious and playful sea lions are attacking humans in the water. The animals are being poisoned by the ocean they live in, experts say ...

A common neurotoxin produced by algae blooms is making California sea lions more aggressive. Here’s why it has the power to change behavior—and the danger it poses. Rescuers capture a sick sea ...

A 15-year-old girl named Phoebe Beltran was attacked by a sea lion during a lifeguard tryout in Long Beach, Calif., authorities said.

Sea lion attacks are not a common occurrence, but they are rising, with two alone happening recently in Southern California. Phoebe Beltran, 15, had to go to a hospital after she was attacked by ...

Sea lions in Southern California waters had rarely posed a problem for beachgoers, surfers and swimmers. Now, scientists say a naturally occurring bloom of toxic algae, a neurotoxin, is infecting ...

Domoic acid is a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms that accumulates in filter-feeding fish — including anchovies and sardines — which are then eaten by seals, sea lions and dolphins.

The top 10 of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic men’s and women’s elite fields were filled with Durango’s top off-road racers. This year was different. Not a single Durango-based rider finished in ...

Los Angeles — Along some 70 miles of Southern California coastline, usually curious and playful sea lions are attacking humans in the water. The animals are being poisoned by the ocean they live ...

Domoic acid is a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms that accumulates in filter-feeding fish — including anchovies and sardines — which are then eaten by seals, sea lions and dolphins.