Toxic Algae Killing Marine Life Off Australian Coast

Source: International Business Times

A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the coast of South Australia AFP A vast bloom of toxic algae is killing more than 200 species of marine life off the southern coast of Australia, scientists and conservation groups say. The algae -- Karenia mikimotoi -- appeared in waters around South Australia state in March, causing mass deaths in species including sharks, rays, crabs and octopuses. "There are carcasses littering beaches," said Brad Martin, a manager of the non-profit fish conservation group Ozfish.