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Mystery solved: our tests reveal the tiny algae killing fish and harming surfers on SA beaches

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A harmful algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi made dozens of surfers sick and killed seadragons, fish and octopuses on two South Australian beaches.

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Toxic foam washing up on South Australian beaches identified

The toxic foam that has been washing up on beaches and killing marine life along South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula has been identified as microalgae.

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Mysterious foam on South Australian beaches caused by bloom of tiny but toxic algae

Algae blooms can be a problem for marine life and people but it’s not yet clear if warmer oceans and nutrient runoff are causing more of themConfronting images of dead seadragons, fish and octopuses washed up on South Australian beaches – and disturbing reports of “more than 100” surfers and beachgoers experiencing flu-like symptoms after swimming or merely breathing in sea spray – attracted international concern last week.Speculation about the …

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Cause of ‘toxic’ foam on beaches revealed

Scientists have discovered why a revolting foam washed up on the shores of beaches, killing marine life and causing beachgoers to get sick.

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Mystery solved: our tests reveal the tiny algae killing fish and harming surfers on SA beaches

A harmful algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi made dozens of surfers sick and killed seadragons, fish and octopuses on two South Australian beaches.

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