California Closes Sardine Harvests Below Point Conception Due to Biotoxin
As summer approaches and ocean water temps start to rise, so do the risks of harmful algal blooms, such as domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin produced by the Pseudo-nitzschia alga.
This time, state officials found high levels of domoic acid in Pacific sardines in Southern California.
State health agencies determined that Pacific sardines sampled off Southern California contained elevated levels of domoic acid and recommended a fishery restriction for Southern California for the commercial and recreational take of sardines for human consumption in the area...
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