# Dolphin deaths spike in South Australia after algal bloom kills food sources

An algal bloom in South Australia has decimated fish populations, leading to a sharp increase in dolphin deaths from starvation. The event underscores how environmental disruptions can cascade through marine ecosystems, affecting top predators like dolphins.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/14/dolphin-deaths-south-australia-algal-bloom) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:51 GMT