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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae – Australia: (NS) blue-green algae, alert

Algae -- AustraliaThe Barwon Regional Algal Coordinating Committee (RACC) issued a red alert level warning (high alert) for blue-green algae in Lake Inverell [Inverell, New South Wales] on Tuesday [2 Feb 2016].The recent spate of hot weather in the region is the most likely cause of the algal bloom. A high alert indicates that waters are unsuitable for recreational use such as swimming, or primary contact and may also pose a threat to pets.Domestic pets should also be kept away from the area, Read more [...]