Harmful Karenia mikimotoi Algae Found

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Mystery solved: Our tests reveal the tiny algae killing fish and harming surfers on SA beaches

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Images of dead seadragons, fish and octopuses washed up on South Australian beaches last week .

Karenia mikimotoi, a type of planktonic algae, caused the deaths of fish and other marine life.

Microalgae can damage the gills of fish, preventing them from breathing, authors say.

Tests using fish gill cells clearly show the dramatic toxic effect of K. mikimitoi.

While some microalgal blooms can cause bioluminescence that is beautiful to watch, others can cause skin and respiratory irritations.

If you notice discolored water, fish deaths or excessive sea foam, avoid fishing or swimming in the area and notify local primary industry or environmental authorities.

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