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: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine, Surface Waters Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology