As the Gold Coast braced for its first tropical cyclone in 50 years, staff at Sea World were preparing for the worst.
The park has a population of more than 20 dolphins who are dependent on finely calibrated filtration systems for survival. Too much rain can disrupt the salinity levels, with potentially deadly consequences.
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Joanna Mather joined the AFR as an education reporter in 2008. She spent four years in the Canberra press gallery before becoming superannuation reporter in 2016, deputy news director in 2021 and wealth editor in 2023. Connect with Joanna on Twitter. Email Joanna at jmather@afr.com
