Research finds harmful algae toxins in Alaska marine mammals

Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 01:50 in Biology & Nature

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A review of more than 900 marine mammals hunted, stranded or captured for research along Alaska's coast has found toxins from harmful algae in 13 species, creating concern that the natural poisonous substances could increase as water temperatures warm and sea ice diminishes....

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