Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources
Dolphin deaths in South Australia spiked to the highest level in 12 years amid a devastating algal bloom in March 2025. At least 70 carcasses have washed up, many emaciated due to a significant drop in southern calamari populations. Experts attribute these deaths primarily to food shortages linked to the bloom's impact on marine food chains.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 15:10 UTC
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