As crowds of people flock to their local fish market, to buy-up for their Christmas feast, parts of the the South Australian seafood sector is still reeling in the wake of the algal bloom that closed fisheries in April.
The bloom first appeared in mid-March with reports of sick surfers and yellow foam along beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula, which was then followed by distressing scenes of fish carcasses washing ashore.
Oyster growers in the affected waters were subsequently closed to ensure consumer safety, they still remain closed today.
Chairman of the SA Oyster Growers Peter Teloar spoke with ABC NewsRadio’s Tamara Wearne.