US Edition
As South Australia’s Toxic Bloom Lingers, Politicians Ramp up Response
The algal bloom has killed thousands of marine animals and caused a 40% downturn in tourism, prompting a $28 million government support package for affected businesses and fishers.
- Next week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to South Australia to assess damage from a 500-kilometre algal bloom that has lasted at least five months.
- Albanese highlighted environmental drivers of the bloom, pointing to nutrient flows and abnormally high sea temperatures, described by the Biodiversity Council as a human-mediated disaster enabled by heatwaves and nutrient-rich floodwater.
- Across South Australia, fishers face ecological impacts from the bloom, which has affected about 400 types of fish and marine animals, with tens of thousands of marine animals washed up since March.
- Recently, the Department of Environment and Water is constructing 15 recreational fishing reefs covering 15 hectares as part of a $28 million support package announced by the state and federal governments.
- Last month, the Biodiversity Council recommended investing at least $10 million into biodiversity research and accelerating decarbonisation to restore ecosystems, as long-term actions.
10 Articles
10 Articles
SA preparing for worst but 'hoping for the best' with toxic algal bloom - ABC listen
South Australia's toxic algal bloom is continuing to devastate parts of the state's coastline, killing thousands of marine animals, and disrupting local industries. Amid the unfolding crisis, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he'll visit the state next week to meet with the SA premier and inspect the impact of the bloom. The PM's trip follows weeks of criticism over his government's response to the outbreak. Guest: Peter Malinauskas,…
Albanese to Visit South Australia Over Algal Bloom Crisis
South Australia is grappling with one of its worst marine disasters as a harmful algal bloom, stretching across 500 kilometres of its coastline, has been devastating ecosystems for at least five months. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed he will travel to South Australia next week to see the damage firsthand. “I’ll be there next week. I had a discussion with [South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas] over the weekend,” he told ABC Break…
Backing SA's recreational fishers: PIRSA I Australian Rural & Regional News
Photo source SA gov’t PIRSA, Media Release, 11 August 2025 The State Government is rolling out a suite of measures to back South Australia’s recreational fishing community, helping them weather the impacts of the unprecedented algal bloom and setting the stage for a strong recovery of fish stocks. The algal bloom presents a real challenge for fishers, causing foamy and discoloured water in some areas and has impacted about 400 types of fish and …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
