South Australian oyster farmers brace for summer after four-month algal bloom closure

South Australian oyster farmers remain cautious as they recover from last year's harmful algal bloom that closed harvesting regions for four months. Growers report decreased stock and increased barnacles, with some facing significant financial losses. The industry watches nervously as summer approaches, uncertain whether the algal bloom will return as water temperatures.

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