A sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning was rescued from Carlsbad Boulevard by police, aided by SeaWorld's Rescue Team, as reported by the City of Carlsbad.

The toxicity of this particular bloom seems to be a lot higher, ” said a marine biologist. “Animals are in worse shape than they have been in the past.”

Experts say frightening encounters with sea lions are becoming more common and the likely reason for recent attacks is a toxic algae bloom poisoning the marine mammals, leading to rare acts of aggression as they move to shallow waters and in closer proximity to beachgoers.

Phoebe Beltran was in the homestretch of her 1,000-yard swim when she suddenly felt an intense pain as the sea lion bit her right arm.

On Wednesday, the world watched as Taronga Zoo’s endangered sea lion pup, just nine weeks old, made her highly anticipated debut swim. This moment not only showcases the growth of the pup but also highlights the conservation efforts surrounding one of Australia’s unique marine creatures.

The attack occurred in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Cherry Avenue, in front of the Long Beach Lifeguard Headquarters on 2100 East Ocean Boulevard.

A heartwarming moment unfolded at Taronga Zoo as an endangered Australian sea lion pup made her delightful public debut, captivating onlookers with her first splash into the water. This nine-week-old female pup,

15-year-old Phoebe Beltran has several cuts on her right arm and was hospitalized following the confrontation with the animal on Sunday. Although she has since been released from the hospital and was well enough to return to school, she said the attack has left her shaken up.