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"Since South Australia’s toxic algal bloom started to kill millions of marine
organisms in March 2025, the media has been filled with images of dead and
suffering coasts, plants and animals.
There have been countless reports of people experiencing health effects and
pets suffering symptoms, from wheezing to gastrointestinal problems.
The bloom has been described by First Nations communities as “a profound
cultural wound”. And it has continued for more than a year, ebbing and flowing
in severity.
Even if people in SA avoid the beach, it is impossible to avoid the violence of
the bloom. Distressing images are everywhere on social media and news feeds,
with stories emphasising death, damage and human powerlessness. While there’s
no easy fix for the bloom itself, addressing this unnecessary suffering is
possible."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
