Sea Lion Comeback After Toxic Bloom!

Patchouli the sea lion just got her second chance at ocean life after surviving one of SoCal’s nastiest toxic algae blooms ever. The Marine Mammal Care Center rescued nearly 400 sea lions and dolphins this spring—yep, it was that bad. Now, with the last patients heading home, scientists are diving into detective mode, studying everything from sea lion brains to wildfire runoff to figure out what went down. Fingers crossed for fewer sick sea lions next year! #Science #SeaLions #OceanHealth