Rant - Marine mammal rescue center information
Saw a great "Nova" on PBS about the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito (which I never new existed). It's the finest marine mammal emergency vet in the world, and it's right in our doorstep. They're the folks to call if you see a sick or injured seal or sea lion.
The TV show explained why we're seeing so many sick animals lately. It's mainly because of a particular toxin that the animals take in through a unique algae that forms as a result of agricultural runoff and human shit (sigh). The toxin produces a neurological deterioration; kind of like alzheimer's mixed with convulsions.
The number to report a sick sea mammal is (415) 289-SEAL.
These folks are awesome!
