Mysterious Sea Foam in Australia Makes Surfers Ill
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March 18, 2025 10:39
australia - Over 100 surfers sickened by sea foam in Australia causing health concerns and beach closures, linked to marine heatwave and algae bloom.
Surfers Ill from Mysterious Sea Foam
More than 100 surfers in Australia have fallen ill due to mysterious sea foam, displaying symptoms like blurry vision, itchy eyes, coughing, and breathing issues.
Health authorities closed Waitpinga and Parsons Beach in South Australia, suspecting the foam is a result of a microalgae bloom triggered by hot temperatures and stagnant water.
Local surfer Anthony Rowland reported dead marine animals washing ashore, expressing concerns about the strange foam in the water.
Rowland experienced respiratory problems after surfing, raising fears about foam spreading to other beaches.
Authorities have shut down the affected beaches for safety reasons and launched an investigation into the sea foam phenomenon.
The Environment Protection Authority is monitoring the situation, attributing the sea foam to a microalgae bloom caused by high temperatures and a marine heatwave in South Australia.