Sea Lions and Domoic Acid: Understanding Unusual Aggressive Behaviors Along California’s Coast
It’s a sunny day on California’s iconic coastline. Suddenly, a normally playful sea lion lunges aggressively at a surfer, startling onlookers with its wild, unpredictable behavior. These aren’t isolated incidents. Over recent years, sea lions have been shocking scientists and the public alike with outbursts that seem completely out of character. The culprit behind this ...










