Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Algal bloom devastating marine life on South Australia coastline

A new initiative has been launched in a bid to address the harmful algal bloom off parts of South Australia's coastline. There are calls for the Federal Government to declare it a national emergency. Underwater drone observation surveys are underway to review the extent of the damage. It's impacting marine life and fishing and tourism industries.

Toxic algae bloom threatens South Australia’s seafood and coastal economy

A toxic algal bloom spreading along South Australia's coastline has halted shellfish farming, devastated marine life, and prompted opposition leaders to call for a royal commission into the ecological and economic fallout.Daniel Keane and Thomas Kelsall report for ABC News.In short:Mussel farms near Port Lincoln have been shut down after shellfish toxins were detected, with the government citing climate change as the likely cause of the bloom.Co…

Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Governments are working to find a way to help industries affected by a devastating algal bloom, which falls outside existing natural disaster criteria.

Relief for industries hit by algal bloom - Yorke Peninsula Country Times

THE State Government has agreed to provide backdated fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculturalists and charter boat operators hit by the toxic algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline. The initial $500,000 fee relief package offered...