South Australia’s coastlines remain plagued by toxic algae, a situation that has left community groups questioning how recovery will be funded, particularly amid ongoing marine heatwaves.
Environmental activists say they attribute fossil fuel companies for driving climate change, and earlier this week environmental group Rising Tide was joined by frustrated locals outside Santos’ headquarters, demanding the gas giant pay up for “their role” in mass marine deaths and impact to state tourism and fishing industries.
Image: Photo by Victor Moragriega: https://www.pexels.com/photo/vivid-green-algae-bloom-in-natural-waterway-28451983/
Produced By: Sam Georgiou
Featured In Story: Indi Wishart – Spokesperson from Rising Tide
First aired on The Wire, Friday 1 August 2025