South Australia has been grappling with an unprecedented algal bloom spreading along its coastline, killing thousands of sea creatures and impacting tourism. Now, the state and federal governments have unveiled their plan for summer.
The plan has three key objectives: ensuring South Australians to "enjoy their summer", "backing coastal businesses and communities" while advancing research and protecting the environment.
It includes projects such as large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring, mitigation efforts and extra beach patrols along with coastal tourism and hospitality vouchers.
Here's an outline of what is included in the plan.
Why a summer plan?
As the harmful Karenia mikimotoi bloom persists, the governments hopes their plan will ensure the SA coastline "