Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the presence of more dead marine life on SA's shores is related to the recent algal bloom on the Fleurieu Peninsula. WARNING: This story contains ...

Fish are dying in ... impacts have been noted for humans or non-gill-breathing wildlife that have come in contact with waters experiencing a golden algae toxin bloom. AZGFD will provide updates ...

Fish kills in Saguaro and Canyon lakes are expected to continue over the next month or two with varying severity. Golden algae produce toxins harmful to gill-breathing animals, such as fish.

Speculation about the likely cause ranged from pollution and algae to unusual bacterial ... Microalgae can damage the gills of fish and shellfish, preventing them from breathing.