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Sea Lions and Algae Bloom

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Santhosh Kumar 30/06/2023
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Sea lions and algae bloom upsc notes Context Recent outbreak of algae bloom Effect on sea lions and dolphins in California, US Sea lions (IUCN Status – Endangered) Pinnipeds with external ear flaps, long fore flippers Can walk on all fours Short, thick hair Large chest and belly Range extends from subarctic to tropical global ocean Except northern Atlantic Ocean Algal bloom/red tides Excessive growth of algae causing water discolouration Human causes: climate change, excess nitrates Red tide: presence of dinoflagellate Gonyaulax Impact Production of neurotoxin (domoic acid) Death of fish and other aquatic organisms Toxin passed up food chain (humans can be affected via infected shellfish)

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