Toxic algal bloom causes tourism downturn in South Australian coastal communities

Toxic algal bloom causes tourism downturn in South Australian coastal communities

Senate Inquiry into SA’s Marine Algal Bloom Crisis South Australia’s coast is facing a serious challenge.Toxic algal blooms have devastated our waters killing marine life, crippling seafood industries, hurting coastal tourism, and damaging fragile ecosystems. A federal Senate inquiry has now begun in Seacliff to uncover the causes and find solutions. Experts warn climate change, nutrient run-off, and warming oceans are creating the “perfect storm” for these outbreaks.This isn’t just about the en