The Extinction Chronicles
11/01/2018
The California coast is seeing the second largest outbreak of sick sea lions in recorded history. Since January, 19 sea lions infected with leptospirosis, a potentially fatal bacterial infection, have been picked up on Marin County shores. The Sausalito-based Marine Mammal Center has responded to 220 infected sea lions—more than half of all those rescued this year across the state. The center is warning beachgoers to be especially careful to stay away from any stranded sea lions because humans—and dogs—can become infected with the bacteria if they come into contact with contaminated urine, water or soil. In the Point Reyes National Seashore, marine ecologist Sarah Codde said there have been “quite a few reports in last two months about sick sea lions.” Still, she said, the park was not sure if they were infected with leptospirosis or suffering from something else because the Marine Mammal…
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