Tag: algal bloom
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Signs of algal bloom ‘clearing up’ as likely cause revealed
Latest results from the South Australian Algal Bloom Water Testing and Monitoring Program on November 4 showed that there was zero Karenia detected at 14 out of 21 metropolitan onshore sites. In the state government’s weekly algal bloom update, it said this was a sharp reduction compared to results from October 21, when there were…
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Missed water testing and algal bloom ‘red tape’ under microscope
In 2023, after River Murray floodwaters gushed into the sea near Goolwa, the EPA did not undertake baseline water testing because its principal marine scientist was on leave, the state’s inquiry into the harmful algal bloom heard on Monday afternoon. Scientist Samuel Gaylard, who leads the water testing program, told the committee he took a…
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Speirs dips toe in election waters releasing a personal algal bloom plan
An environmental policy to tackle the state’s harmful algal bloom was published by David Speirs on Sunday night and included plans to introduce legislation to parliament in 2026 – but the former MP was yet to confirm a return to politics. Speirs had not yet decided whether to run for the state election, but would…
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Data shows fish species decimated in SA waters
Premier Peter Malinauskas today announced a strict new plan for the long-term recovery of fish stocks in waters affected by the algal bloom, as calamari, garfish and King George whiting face a “severe decline” in some regions. Calamari, garfish and King George whiting numbers in the Gulf St Vincent and Kangaroo Island regions face a…
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Fresh calls to fund ‘critical’ SA water testing facility amid algal bloom
The Goyder Institute for Water Research’s Coorong and Murray Mouth research centre would be forced to close should Federal Government funding – which runs out in April 2026 – not be extended, according to evidence given to a State Parliament inquiry. Alexandrina Mayor and South Australian Coastal Councils Alliance chair Keith Parkes called for funding…
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Vital SA oyster reef restoration wins national accolade amid algal bloom
A timely Reviving Coffin Bay’s Lost Oyster Reefs project has won a Bronze Tier award as part of Australian Geographic Society’s Awards for Nature winning a $20,000 grant to upscale its marine conservation efforts. The Eyre Peninsula project involved the building of biodegradable mesh oyster shell bags which are filled with donated shells from local…
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SA heads to world stage with its algal bloom science
Premier Peter Malinauskas yesterday said the state’s algal bloom research would be presented on an international stage. “I’m happy to report to the house that South Australia is going to have a strong representation at a really important scientific forum that’s happening overseas in the not-too-distant future,” Malinauskas said during question time in state parliament.…
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‘Better late than never’: Beachside eateries wade through bloom
Kuti Shack is located on the Goolwa Beach front and had a front row seat to the algal bloom when it started effecting the Fleurieu Peninsula in March. “While that was happening, obviously it was really uncomfortable to be down here, the respiratory [impact] people coughing and sneezing and eye watering and all of that,”…
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Bloom support plan swells to more than $100m ahead of summer
The governments said the objectives of the plan are “ensuring South Australians can enjoy their summer”, “backing coastal businesses and communities” and “advancing research and protecting our environment”. This includes $20.6 million towards restoring the environment, $17.3 million for science, research and monitoring, $48 million for coastal businesses and communities and $16 million towards “ensuring…
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Struggling SA fishing industry wins multimillion-dollar algal funding boost
Another $16 million in support for South Australia’s fishing and marine sector has been announced as part of the state’s plan to tackle the impacts of the algal bloom. The support included additional grants totalling up to $275,000 per eligible business as part of a state and federal government $102.5 million Algal Bloom Summer Plan.…