Concerns Rise as Dead Penguins Wash Ashore in South Australia Amid Algal Bloom Crisis
Coffin Bay, Australia — Concerns are rising along the Eyre Peninsula as dead little penguins have been discovered washed ashore, raising alarms among residents about the impact of a persistent toxic algal bloom in the region. Recent weeks have seen various marine life, including other bird species, succumb to the effects of this phenomenon, which is linked to elevated water temperatures and changing oceanic conditions. The Department of Environment and Water (DEW) is investigating whether …