Subject:

dolphin deaths in the Gulf of California

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Howard Teas <[log in to unmask]>

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Date:

Wed, 30 Apr 1997 17:05:42 -0700

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I find the reports of dolphin deaths due to toxic algae rather surprising.
My understanding was that red tides (toxic dinoflagelates) stress marine
ecosystems by depleting the oxygen in the water. If so, I can understand
the stress on invertebrates and fishes, but how does this relate to
mammals? Does anyone have any information on direct toxicity to the algae?
Howard Teas