Scientists have confirmed what caused the mysterious foam on South Australian beaches that killed marine life and caused swimmers and surfers to fall ill.

“Some people reported a bit of a slick on the water too. A couple people said they saw a lot of green on the beach, but yesterday there was a lot of foam, a lot of brown on the beach as wel ...

"Some people reported a bit of a slick on the water too. "A couple people said they saw a lot of green on the beach, but yesterday there was a lot of foam, a lot of brown on the beach as well.

Sea foam is a health hazard. These bacterial smoothies can contain more harmful pathogens than a sewage treatment plant – and you wouldn’t go swimming in sewage.

Waitpinga Beach and neighboring Parsons Beach ... Marine scientists took water samples from the foam, which is a byproduct of the toxic organisms' decay, on Monday, but it could take until ...

Waitpinga Beach and neighboring Parsons Beach ... Marine scientists took water samples from the foam, which is a byproduct of the toxic organisms' decay, on Monday. However, it could take until ...

Over the past week, yellow-toned foam was seen across beaches ... stops or following washing in clean water and there were no long-term effects. Waitpinga Beach and Parsons Beach will remain ...