Toxic Algae Poisons Sea Lions, Causing Bizarre Behavior and Human Attacks

A harmful algal bloom off the Southern California coast has sickened over 1,000 sea lions, causing them to exhibit strange behavior and bite beachgoers.
Wildlife care centers have treated hundreds of poisoned sea lions and dolphins, but some have been left on shores due to limited space.
The toxin from the algae bloom also threatens shellfish and humans.
The teenager bitten twice by a sea lion expressed concern for the animal's well-being despite the attack.
Lifeguards acted quickly by contacting SeaWorld to rescue the sea lion for rehabilitation.