$102.5 Million Plan to Manage Algal Bloom in the Summer

$102.5 Million Plan to Rebuild SA’s Marine Life After 400 Species Lost to Algae

After more than 400 marine species were wiped out by a devastating algae bloom, the federal and South Australian governments have pledged $102.5 million towards protecting South Australia’s coasts and preventing another similar disaster. The Algal Bloom Summer Plan aims to safeguard beaches, rebuild marine habitats, and help coastal towns recover from the economic and environmental damage. It focuses on three main goals: protecting South Austral…

$102.5 million plan to manage algal bloom in the summer

The South Australian and federal governments have approved a $102.5 million plan to tackle the algal bloom this summer.

'Path to recovery': algae bloom summer plan revealed

A $102.5 million algal bloom plan has been unveiled as a state tries to bounce back months after being struck by an ecological and economic disaster.

Reef restoration and submersible cytobots: $100m plan to address algal bloom

Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots" are part of a $102.5 million government algal bloom program to ensure "South Australians can enjoy their summer".

Record beach patrols for summer: Malinauskas, Watt, Pearce I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia; Senator The Hon. Murray Watt, Federal Minister for the Environment and Water; The Hon. Rhiannon Pearce, Minister for Recreation and Sport (SA), Joint Media Release, 12 October 2025 A record number of beaches along the metropolitan and southern coast will have seven-day Surf Life Saving patrols this summer, giving South Australians confidence they can safely swim between the flags amid the a…