Toxic Algae Could Be Confusing Stranded Sea Lions
It may take both sides of the brain to find a fish. Large numbers of sea lions turning up stranded on the California coasts may be suffering from neurotoxic damage ...
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How Elephant Seals Regulate Mercury Influx
In many ways, elephant seals get a raw deal when it comes to mercury pollution in the ocean. The toxic chemical, the product of mining runoff and other industrial ...
Great White Sharks Affecting Sea Otter Recovery in California
Great white sharks may be taking a bite out of sea otter recovery efforts, according to a new survey by the U.S. Geological Survey. “It’s quite perplexing. ...
Wind Turbine Construction Could Damage Seals’ Hearing
Offshore wind turbine construction may be too loud for seals to handle, according to new research. Researchers attached GPS devices to 24 harbor seals (Phoca ...