Caroline Horn

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn |Eugene Boisvert |Samuel O'Brien |Kathryn Bermingham

Ocean temperatures off South Australia's coast have dropped following storms this week, sparking hopes the toxic algal bloom will soon end. Offshore buoys looked after by Flinders University, which measure sea surface temperature, show it has dipped below 16 degrees Celsius at Robe for the first time in about two months. Ocean temperatures have also dropped near Adelaide and Victor Harbor. A buoy at West Beach recorded sea surface temperatures of 15.38C yesterday after reaching 16.56C on Sunday.

Mar 17, 2025 | abc.net.au | Eva Blandis |Caroline Horn

A micro-algae bloom is the likely cause of dead marine life reported from Waitpinga to Basham Beach in the Fleurieu Peninsula, the EPA says. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is investigating the fish deaths. Initial results from water testing would be available in about a week. Dead octopuses have been found along South Australian beaches as environment authorities say a micro-algae bloom could be to blame for fish deaths on the weekend.

Mar 4, 2025 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn |Thomas Kelsall

An Adelaide Hills farmer says she has had to buy 10 tanker loads of water in the last three months due to a lack of rainfall. Water carters are facing “unprecedented” demand for services, with sporting clubs opening up their facilities for people to shower in some areas. The state government has launched an emergency intervention in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu regions to boost water carting capacity.

Feb 27, 2025 | abc.net.au | Rory McClaren |Caroline Horn

Parents at a Kangaroo Island school say their children are being made to play and eat among corella droppings. The local landscape board has been denied permission to undertake night-time culling within the school grounds. The Department of Education says it is working with local stakeholders and providing bird management advice to the school.

Dec 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Caroline Horn