Masses of yellow foam on the beach and countless deaths for the dead marine animals have called the authorities in South Australia. Surfers and swimmers who were in the region in the region in the region complained about cold and allergy-like symptoms such as itchy eyes and breathing difficulties.
In addition, countless diluted fish, seahorses and octopuses were washed away, as the broadcaster 9News reported, stating eyewitnesses.
Explosion -like blossom toxic algae
Experts suspect that a microalgen blossom could be responsible. This means that science describes an explosion -like algae growth, which can, for example, be caused by over -fertilization by agricultural waste water in combination with high temperatures and a strong incidence of light.
Certain types of algae produce toxic compounds such as cyanotoxins that can cause skin irritation, but also serious organ damage. Microalgen are microscopic, usually some resistant algae.
Beaches locked
The Ministry of Environment temporarily blocked the beaches of Waitinga and Parsons south of Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia. Various authorities, including the EPA of the Environmental Protection Authority, have conducted research into the cause of the phenomenon. Teams are on site to see water samples, said it.
Presumably caused standing water and a persistent heat wave in the sea The algae blossom, 9News quoted an EPA spokesperson. “The temperatures are currently 2.5 degrees above normal value, with weak wind and low waves contribute to the conditions.”
Source: Krone
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