27 Apr, 2025
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Scientists Uncover Mystery Behind Aggressive ‘Demonic’ Sea Lions Plaguing West Coast Waters

Toxic Algae Behind Aggressive Sea Lion Attacks in California [Image: Aggressive sea lion in water] California’s recent surge in sea lion attacks has been linked to toxic algae blooms, scientists reveal. Marine experts from Los Angeles traced the animals’ uncharacteristic aggression to domoic acid toxicosis, a neurological disorder caused by harmful algal blooms (HABs) along […]

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Surfer Battles PTSD After Provoked Sea Lion Attack; Scientists Explain Aggressive Behavior

California Surfer Attacked by Toxin-Infected Sea Lion A California surfer, Rj LaMendola, endured a terrifying encounter with a sea lion driven to aggression by a neurotoxin, leaving him with PTSD. The incident occurred at Oxnard State Beach Park, where the frantic animal attacked him during a routine surf session. The Attack LaMendola described the sea […]