Birds At Risk
It’s not only humans that can feel the effects of the decaying algae's neurotoxins either. Seabirds, like gulls and pelicans, can be hurt by decayed Akashiwo sanguinea algae bloom. The foam destroyed the waterproofing ability of bird feathers, making them unable to fluff out their feathers for heat and causing a hypothermic death. It's a tragic fate...
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