algal blooms

In this week's round-up: UC Santa Cruz researchers say they can predict harmful algal blooms, Central Coast governments prepare for El Niño, election season is upon us, and more.

Scientists can now predict harmful algal blooms that have killed whales and sea lions. And, the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report shows a small rise in production value compared to the previous year.

Since mid-May, disoriented and sometimes convulsing sea lions have been showing up on beaches across the Central Coast. It has become an annual occurrence…