Wednesday May 21, 2008, 4:08 pm
Domoic acids comes from Diatoms which cause shellfish poisoning.. one of the foods that sea lions eat. Always working up the food chain and then gets into the marine mammals.

Wednesday May 21, 2008, 4:10 pm
Dr. Gaydos is an amazing man. He taught one of my classes with Marine Naturaist training as well as my beachwatcher course. He really carries the light of hope and positivity which we all need these days. Seadoc Society is located here on Orcas Island and is connected with the University of California at Davis.

Wednesday May 21, 2008, 4:17 pm
Thnx Raven!

Wednesday May 21, 2008, 5:19 pm
Poor girl..

Big Gorilly Hugs

Wednesday May 21, 2008, 5:31 pm
Thanks for your comment gorilly Hugs... those diatomes at the bottom of the ocean causing our mammals to be sick... not sooo good.

Wednesday May 21, 2008, 7:27 pm
No not good at all....

Thursday May 22, 2008, 6:03 am
This is so very sad. Poor thing. Is there nothing that can be done for this poor gal???

Thursday May 22, 2008, 7:00 am
Seadoc society which is based out of UC Davi Veterinary school, Dr. Gaydos is a vet who specializes in Marine Mammals, not sure what type of treatment is avail for this.. will look into it. thanks debbie for your comment....

Thursday May 22, 2008, 10:40 am
there is no known treatment a this is comes from a natural occuring algae which can also affect humans. International Bird Treatment center in california has treated a pelican before by flushing it..however there is no known treatment.. here is another link for those of you who are interested.

2006 domoic acid outbreak

Saturday May 24, 2008, 2:05 am
AWW NOO The poor thing.
Thanks Raven