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A juvenile humpback whale washed ashore with deadly domoic acid in its system, sparking alarm as toxic algae blooms in Monterey Bay hit record levels—yet rescue teams saw no surge in sick animals. The toxin, produced by Pseudo-nitzschia algae, builds up in fish and then jumps to whales, sea lions, and birds, causing disorientation and brain damage. Two young humpbacks died after testing positive, prompting fishing restrictions to protect humans. While seabird deaths rose, none tested positive. Scientists are racing to understand why blooms surge and how to predict them better to shield wildlife and people.

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