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South Australia Declares Algal Bloom a Natural Disaster and Unveils A$28 Million Relief Package
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – The $14 million federal aid targets clean-up, research, and industry support as over 400 marine species die from the four-month Karenia mikimotoi algal bloom in South Australia.
- On July 22, 2025, Premier Peter Malinauskas declared the bloom a `natural disaster`, noting it spans 4,500 square kilometres.
- According to environment officials the bloom was driven by a 2024 marine heat wave, while a government spokesperson attributed it to nutrient runoff.
- Public records show over 13,850 dead animals recorded on the iNaturalist app, while tourism and fishing have ground to a halt near Adelaide.
- A federal government spokesperson said further talks are needed to finalise the funding details.
- For future preparedness, a Harmful Algal Bloom Taskforce will meet every Thursday for media briefings, and the investment aims to enhance monitoring and response planning.
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