Dolphins have shown signs of cognitive decline, which scientists believe may be caused by toxic algae.

Their research has raised concern not just for marine life, but humans as well.

“When dolphins strand, they have unusual behavior some may be disorientated,” said Dr. David Davis, Research Associate Professor of Neurology.

The Tampa Bay area saw a lot of between summer of 2018 and 2019, where 183 dolphins were overtaken by toxic algae blooms.

New research from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine showed that some of those dolphins may have shown early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Davis, said it all began in 2019, when he was given a deck of brain tissue slides to examine.

“I thought they were actually Alzheimer’s disease slides, but they told me, no, these were a

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