Watch now – Save our Summer: SA’s Algal Bloom Crisis. See the exclusive new mini series
How did South Australia’s iconic beaches become the epicentre of an unprecedented algal bloom crisis? And how do we save our summer? We break it down, from the start to now. Watch the exclusive mini series.
Summer in South Australia – it’s what we do best. Glistening coastlines, pristine waters, seafood and the promise of a thriving economy.
But last summer, bubbling under the surface, a different picture emerged. A green tide was suffocating our shores, sparking concern, confusion, and even conspiracy.
How did South Australia’s iconic beaches become the epicentre of an unprecedented algal bloom crisis? And how do we save our summer?
Watch all three episodes below
In The Advertiser’s new mini series, reporter Natasha Emeck travels across the state to see just how deep the bloom’s grip has taken hold and speaks to experts in the field about the government’s response, what really caused the crisis and where we go from here.
Among those impacted is Pacific Estate Oysters’ Steve Bowley, whose business has been closed for 200 days as algae suffocates his oyster farm at Stansbury, on the Yorke Peninsula.
With millions of animals dead, hundreds of thousands in economic loss suffered already and billions of dollars more at risk across the state’s industries, the bloom is a challenge that demands our attention.
But it has also taught us is how precious our coastline is and how important it is to eat seafood, buy local and, above all, cherish our industries.
Watch Episode 1: The Bloom’s Grip below, and come back tomorrow to see the more of the three-part series
Episode 1: The Bloom’s Grip
Episode 2: The Ripple Effect
Coming Sunday December 14
Episode 3: Fight for our Future
Coming Monday December 15
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Originally published as Watch now – Save our Summer: SA’s Algal Bloom Crisis. See the exclusive new mini series
