Sea lion rescued by SeaWorld after toxic-algae poisoning is returned to the ocean
“As soon as we hear about a red tide, we are watching animals for the very classic signs of domoic acid toxicity,” a Sea World employee said.
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“As soon as we hear about a red tide, we are watching animals for the very classic signs of domoic acid toxicity,” a Sea World employee said.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have closed several lakes to swimming and other recreation over recent weeks due to toxic algae blooms that can sicken swimmers and kill pets. The agency closed parts of Cherry Creek Reservoir on Sunday, as well as the swim beach at North Sterling Reservoir.
State health officials are asking Coloradans to be aware of toxic, blue-green algae when recreating in reservoirs and lakes this summer.
RBC | People and their pets are cautioned to avoid contact with water at Vega Reservoir at Vega State Park near Colbran, Colorado, due to a blue-green algae bloom discovered along the shore line during routine water inspections. Samples of blooms will be tested for the presence of increased levels of toxicity. “Algae blooms are common
The algae-contaminated water is so harmful that even boiling it will not eliminate the toxins.