Tag: algal blooms
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Space research could help Australia manage bushfires and floods, says Australia’s first female astronaut
Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is championing the idea that studying space isn’t just about rockets and stars — it’s a practical tool for managing Earthly risks. In her early months with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and as the Australian Space Agency’s director of space technology, Bennell-Pegg argues that space initiatives should…
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Protecting South Australia’s Gulfs: A Call to Action
Introduction South Australia’s coastal waters, particularly the gulfs, are facing a looming environmental crisis due to harmful algal blooms. Fisherman Bart Butson was among the first to detect changes near Gulf St Vincent, particularly around Port Wakefield, marking a troubling trend that could affect marine ecosystems and local fishing communities. What are Harmful Algal Blooms?…
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Protecting the Gulf: Fishermen Demand Closure to Combat Algal Blooms
Introduction In recent weeks, commercial fishermen have raised alarm bells regarding the harmful algal blooms affecting the Gulf St Vincent, particularly around Port Wakefield. These blooms present a serious threat not only to marine life but also to the livelihoods of those who depend on fishing in these waters. Bart Butson, a local fisherman, has…