Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloom

In 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more than 10 years. Citizen scientists played a pivotal role by documenting over 123,000 observations of marine life. Moreover, those visiting beaches experienced respiratory issues and eye irritation due to the sea spray during this alarming ecological event.

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