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The truth behind the toxic algal bloom

The truth behind the toxic algal bloom

It was one of the worst environmental disasters to strike Australia’s oceans. When a massive algal bloom arrived in South Australia, devastating the coastline and killing marine life, the public was initially told it wasn’t toxic, when it later became apparent it was. Today, Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg on his investigation into what the South Australian government knew and whether it acted fast enough. Featured: Angus Grigg, Four Corners reporter

ABC News Daily · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

March 15, 202615m 15s

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It was one of the worst environmental disasters to strike Australia’s oceans. 

When a massive algal bloom arrived in South Australia, devastating the coastline and killing marine life, the public was initially told it wasn’t toxic, when it later became apparent it was.

Today, Four Corners reporter Angus Grigg on his investigation into what the South Australian government knew and whether it acted fast enough.

Featured: 

Angus Grigg, Four Corners reporter

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