Thousands of Seadragons Are Dying in Australia's Toxic Algal Bloom
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'Sea looks physically sick': Marine ecologist on SA's toxic algal bloom - ABC listen
Marine scientists have described South Australia's toxic algal bloom a "one of the worst marine disasters in living memory", with the outbreak leaving a devastating mark on the marine life as well as local industries for parts of the state. This week, the federal government committed $14 million to help South Australia manage the outbreak, and a senate inquiry is also on the table. But as the bloom spreads further across the state's waters, is
The algal bloom has been particularly severe this year and is now spreading more than usual. “We have an algal bloom that extends from the Bothnian Sea, to the Gulf of Finland and down to Bornholm,” says Helena Björnberg, oceanographer at SMHI.
Scientists call for immediate action to tackle algal bloom
The Biodiversity Council has labelled South Australia's toxic algal bloom the worst marine disaster in living memory. The independent, not-for-profit organisation has partnered with 11 universities to release a report outlining seven urgent steps for the government to prevent further collapse.
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