Across
- 2. Not seen with the human eye
- 7. Managing the current algal bloom in South Australian waters to protect marine life
- 10. This forms when organic matter is churned up by the surf or rough water
- 13. Is a natural part of our ecosystem
- 14. Waters are most impacted by the algal bloom
- 16. Means reduced in number
- 17. A cold-water upwelling in summer 2023-24 lifted these to the surface
- 18. Currently has safe beaches to swim
Down
- 1. Unusually warm ocean water causing temperatures to rise by 2.5°C since September 2024
- 3. When algae dies and decomposes, it draws this from its surrounds which suffocates fish
- 4. To reduce oxygen
- 5. Waters are least impacted by the algal bloom
- 6. All animals, plants and microorganisms living in our ocean
- 8. Relating to or found in the sea
- 9. Australia's most important fresh water source
- 11. The Algal Bloom is always doing this
- 12. Tiny living things in water
- 15. Safe to access in South Australia.