Overview

• The bloom spans more than 4,500 km² of coastal waters and has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths among over 450 marine species.
• Citizen scientist networks have logged upwards of 26,000 dead sea creatures, providing a detailed public record of the ecological impact.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit affected communities next week after weeks of criticism over the federal response.
• A necropsy is underway on a common dolphin found at Henley Beach to determine if its death is linked to the Karenia mikimotoi outbreak.
• Conservation groups and scientists warn the existing A$28 million relief package is insufficient and are calling for larger emergency funding and long-term measures to curb nutrient runoff and warming seas.