Toxin Sickening Calif. Sea Lions
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/01/earlyshow/main698855.shtml

CBS News


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This CBS news article reports the battle to save sea lions being poisoned by domoic acid, a toxin produced by naturally growing algae, in Southern California.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5)
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Surface Waters
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology