NOAA, partners: Testing detects algal toxins in Alaska marine mammals

(NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region) Toxins from harmful algae are present in Alaskan marine food webs in high enough concentrations to be detected in marine mammals such as whales, walruses, sea lions, seals, porpoises and sea otters, according to new research from NOAA and its federal, state, local and academic partners.