Rubbery blue sea creatures are washing up on California beaches by the thousands.

California's entire coastline was at risk for dangerous conditions, prompting experts to advise people to stay out of the water.

Dolphins, sea lions and seabirds are being found sick along beaches throughout Southern California, poisoned by an unseasonably early bloom of toxic algae.

An environmental lawyer who wrote an amicus brief in San Francisco v. EPA believes a criticized ruling actually means tougher standards.