Those are signs they are suffering fromdomoic acid poisoning.
In some extreme cases, domoic acid consumption is fatal for the sea lions.
People who see a sea lion displaying symptoms are advised not to touch or approach the animals.
An animal rescue organization has been inundated with calls about sick sea lions on a stretch of California coast.© U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsm
Instead, they should note their location and ping the CIMWIs rescueteam.
According to an emailed statement, the institute said 25 sea lions have been rescued thus far.
Staff members from nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base have been aiding the CIMWI in its rescue efforts.
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