How will SA's algal bloom funding be spent
The state government has since announced they will match that - promising an additional $14 million to assist affected fishers and for scientific research, monitoring, and communications.
But where will the money be spent and when could we see an end in sight to the marine damage as dead fish, sharks, and rays continue to wash up on parts of the South Australia coastline.
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