AquaClaireOct 7, 2025
A harmful #AlgalBloom is reported to have been devastating #sealife in #SouthAustralia:
https://greatsouthernreef.com/2025-algal-bloom
#GreatSouthernReef #Karenia #seadragon #ocean #Australia
South Australia's 2025 Algal Bloom: What We Know, What We're Learning. | Great Southern Reef

South Australia's coastline is facing an unprecedented harmful algal bloom, killing thousands of marine animals from seadragons to sharks. Learn how scientists and citizens are tracking the bloom’s spread and ecological impacts.

Great Southern Reef
Peter RileyJan 15, 2025

#GoldenKelp, Ecklonia Radiata & #climatecrisis
1 hectare of kelp sequestering up to 18 tonnes of CO2 while producing oxygen through photosynthesis by converting sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients into sugars for growth along #GreatSouthernReef 8,000km around NSW/Vic/SA/WA southern coastline,

#Underwaterforests vs #seaurchins
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-11/kelp-forests-sea-urchins-port-phillip-bay/104740450

“Helping the Bay” (?)
https://www.anl.com.au/news/2591/anl-launches-the-k-helping-the-bay-initiative-helping-to-restore-golden-kelp-forests-in-port-phillip-bay?

#ecology #marineenvironment #Kelp #Naarm #revegetation #rewilding #reeflife #seafloor

Transplanted kelp forests reviving the seafloor in Port Phillip Bay

Kelp forests decimated by sea urchins are being replanted in Port Phillip Bay in an attempt to rebuild the ecosystem. 

ABC News
Soh Kam YungDec 4, 2024

"This Doodle honors Australia’s giant kelp forests of the Great Southern Reef — the endangered natural wonder stretches more than 8,000 kilometers below Australia."

https://doodles.google/doodle/celebrating-the-giant-kelp-forests-of-the-great-southern-reef/

#Australia #GoogleDoodles #GreatSouthernReef #Kelp #Forests #Marine #Environment #Biodiversity

Celebrating the Giant Kelp Forests of the Great Southern Reef Doodle - Google Doodles

Learn more about the creation of Celebrating the Giant Kelp Forests of the Great Southern Reef Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

Show threadanna_lillith 🇺🇦🌱🐖Jun 2, 2024

The #GreatSouthernReef is home to more species than the Great Barrier Reef, incl. giant kelp forests, blue gropers, giant cuttlefish, bluefin tuna, southern right whales, and seadragons.

But, there is currently zero #MarineSanctuary protection in the coastal waters of the Great Southern Reef along a 1000 kilometre stretch of WA’s south coast.

The Western Australian government has now released draft plans to create a new WA South Coast Marine Park.

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https://www.marineconservation.org.au/actions/wa-south-coast-marine-park/

#SaveOurSeas 🌊🐠

Help make history on WA's south coast!

Add your name to the call for strong marine sanctuary protection in WA’s new South Coast Marine Park.

Australian Marine Conservation Society
anna_lillith 🇺🇦🌱🐖Jun 2, 2024

🪸🐠 GREAT SOUTHERN REEF 🐠🪸

Introducing stunning short film:
Now You See Me – Great Southern Reef

As children, #Sarah Munro and #AliceWesleySmith spent endless days frolicking in the kelp forests of the #GreatSouthernReef. As adults, their play evolved into a passionate resolve to do something to protect this jewel of the great southern ocean.

‘Now You See Me – Great Southern Reef’ is Sarah and Alice’s ode to their intimate connection with the reef,

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John EnglartOct 26, 2023

The threat of Marine heatwave on the Great Southern Reef along Australia's southern coastline.

“Estimates predict a 20 per cent decline in habitat on the Great Southern Reef will lead to a $30 billion loss to the Australian economy over the next two decades.” say reserachers.

70% of species are endemic, There is little research focus compared to Great Barrier Reef.

#MarineHeatwave.#heatwave #GreatSouthernReef #Australia #ClimateCrisis #Oceans #Biodiversity

https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/the-underwater-bushfire-coming-for-australia-that-can-t-be-stopped-20231023-p5eeac.html

The ‘underwater bushfire’ coming for Australia that can’t be stopped

Marine experts have asked the government for $40 million in urgent funding to help brace for a severe marine heatwave bearing down on the nation’s south-east.

The Age
SyulangJul 18, 2023
@John Beyond sensible. Splurging that kind of money for a two week event no one bothers with is pointless. This was absolutely the right call imho. Housing and rail need the money. Also, protecting the VIC portion of the #GreatSouthernReef? That could be done for a fraction of the cost of a sporting shindig, and will be a lasting benefit for all that future generations will thank us for.