US EditionSeafood Industry Bracing for Toxic Algae to Linger
- Since March, South Australia’s Karenia mikimotoi bloom persists with discoloured water and dead marine life, and authorities warn there is little they can do to resolve it.
- Floodwaters from the 2022/23 River Murray flowed into the Southern Ocean, followed by unseasonably warm and cold water, leading scientists to hope winter cooling would end the bloom.
- Dead shark at Hallett Cove and reports of dying sea lions and stingrays demonstrate widespread marine mortality, with Dr Close warning of threats to vulnerable species.
- PIRSA and SA Health advise against consuming dead marine life, while the seafood industry faces long-term economic challenges due to ongoing toxic blooms.
- Experts warn the Karenia mikimotoi bloom may persist for 12 to 18 months, with potential for annual recurrence, as conditions remain unfavorable and no quick fix is available.
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'Helpless in the force of nature': SA government says it can't stop toxic algal bloom
The South Australian government says it is “helpless in the force of nature” as it grapples with a bloom responsible for countless marine deaths, warning that the toxic algae is unlikely to dissipate anytime soon.
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Anyone who wants to cool off at official swimming locations during the coming warm days should pay extra attention this year. There is a warning for blue-green algae or swimmer's itch at dozens of locations. At two locations, swimming is even prohibited for safety reasons. There is currently a warning at forty official swimming locations in natural water. Blue-green algae has been detected, a bacterium that can cause nausea, diarrhea and skin ir…
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