Study suggests algal blooms disorient whales, putting them in danger

Mongabay
Feb 4, 2025, 2:37 am73 ptsTrending
When certain algae flourish in the sea, they produce neurotoxins that can sicken both humans and marine animals. Acute exposure to these toxins is known to kill whales and other marine mammals outright, but many carry the toxins chronically without displaying obvious symptoms. The authors of a new study suggest…

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