S2 E12: Toxic Tide: South Australia's Deadly Algal Bloom Disaster

23/05/2025 57 min Temporada 2 Episodio 12
S2 E12: Toxic Tide: South Australia's Deadly Algal Bloom Disaster

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In South Australia, a toxic algal bloom has resulted in more than 12,000 marine animals from nearly 450 different species washing up dead on local beaches, turning once-thriving ecosystems into underwater graveyards and leaving locals traumatised... But what's causing this disaster, and what can we do about it?This week's guest: Stefan Andrews, marine biologist, filmmaker, educator, and Co-Founder of the Great Southern Reef Foundation,www.greatsouthernreef.comwww.instagram.com/greatsouthernreefSupport the showPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now! Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action! Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas! Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future! Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef! WWF Australia: Protect Nature Rising Tide: Join your local climate action group! CONTACT US Got questions? Text us on 0437 835 937 or email [email protected] Support Word on the Reef on Patreon Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram

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