It’s been five months since surfers first noticed signs of the toxic algal bloom in waters off South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. In addition to the economic impacts, it’s fundamentally changed the way many people live and enjoy the state’s once-pristine coastline. Authorities say exposure to the algae does not have long-term health impacts, but a new survey shows it’s severely affecting mental health.
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