Category: Biodiversity

Biodiversity, Wildlife

Toxic Algal Bloom Back Again On West Coast Of U.S.

Springtime has brought back another environmental event that has become somewhat of a tradition off the coast of Southern California: blooms of Pseudo-nitzschia australis, a type of algae that produce a toxic substance known as domoic acid. Domoic acid poses a threat mainly to marine wildlife, such as sea lions and seabirds. It can cause permanent neurological damage and heart failure. Symptoms in sea lions … Continue reading Toxic Algal Bloom Back Again On West Coast Of U.S.

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Biodiversity

Ocean Census Discovers More Than 800 Marine Species

Two years ago, The Nippon Foundation and Nekton came together to launch Ocean Census — an ardent global mission to spur faster discovery of marine life. Now, the Ocean Census has reported that, through a collaborative effort among hundreds of scientists across the world, it has discovered 866 new marine species, according to a March 10 press release. Discoveries include new species of shark, bamboo … Continue reading Ocean Census Discovers More Than 800 Marine Species

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