Investigation launched into algal bloom and fish deaths in Doubtful Sound

Friday 10 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 5:15pm

In this story Environment Southland

Environment Southland is investigating reports of an algal bloom in Crooked Arm, Doubtful Sound. Officials are looking into whether the bloom is linked to an unusual number of jack mackerel deaths reported by commercial operators. Samples are currently being analysed.

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1. StuffFri 10 Jan 2025, 2:44pm

   Investigation being conducted into fish deaths (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 4:32pm

   Council investigate reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 10 Jan 2025, 5:15pm

   Reports of fish deaths, algal bloom in Doubtful Sound (opens in new tab)