“EMERGENCY PODCAST” Episode #16 - Simon Mulvany: South Australia’s Algal Bloom Crisis
Description
I sit down with Simon Mulvany, environmental advocate, founder of Save the Bees Australia, and consultant for Clean Oceans Australia, to tackle the 2025 South Australian red tide crisis. The Karenia mikimotoi bloom devastated marine life, industries, and ecosystems, driven by pesticide and fertilizer runoff. Mulvany exposes government inaction, agrochemical lobbying, and flawed environmental policies while championing practical solutions with Clean Oceans Australia.
Highlights:
- Algal bloom devastation: 4,500 sq km, 200+ species lost
- Government failure: Delayed response, insufficient Federal and State Govt funding
- Pesticide crisis: Runoff fuels bloom, banned chemicals persist
- Clean Oceans solutions: Closing outfalls, redirecting fertilizers
- Recovery outlook: Years-long battle, extinction risks
- Greens critique: Pollution focus over climate narrative
- Save the Bees: Linking blooms to fire ant spraying, Varroa mite risks
- Call to action: National disaster declaration, royal commission
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