This year's toxic algae bloom, which has already resulted in the deaths of hundreds of marine mammals, also poses a significant risk to human health.

San Diego County health officials Friday advised residents to avoid locally harvested shellfish — such as mussels, clams, scallops or oysters — not purchased from a state-certified commercial ...

California health officials are warning the public not to eat sport-harvested shellfish from San Diego County due to high levels of a harmful algal toxin. The California Department of Public ...