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Los Angeles Times
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El Niño may cause stranded sea lion pups
The article discusses the potential impact of an upcoming El Niño event and marine heatwaves on marine mammals along Southern California’s coast. Rescuers at the Marine Mammal Care Center anticipate an increase in stranded and malnourished pups due to disrupted upwelling, which normally provides nutrient-rich food. Recent trends, such as a surge in toxins like domoic acid affecting sea lions, highlight environmental stresses that could worsen with the changing ocean conditions.
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