Red Tide Builds in Elands Bay Putting Authorities on Alert - SAPeople - Worldwide South African News
Photo: FB / Linda Chivell As the result of a red tide building up at Elands Bay on South Africa’s west coast, authorities have issued a Situation Yellow Alert as locals rush to collect crayfish being washed up on shore. Several marine species which are being washed up on the beach – including rock lobsters, octopus, white mussels and some fish species – may be contaminated with poisonous toxins from the Red Tide. Elands Bay officials are currently collecting the crayfish to prevent locals taking them, and police are patrolling the beach. A multi-party contingency plan – including the ...
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