Jun 3, 2019 | Water Related
Climate Experience: Locals discovered a massive fish die off on Mallacoota beaches; thousands of fish were counted along with numerous sea urchins and some penguins. Explanation: An upwelling causes a decrease in oxygen level in the water and creates toxins, these...
Jun 3, 2019 | Water Related
Climate Experience: Citizen has noticed lower river flow in recent years. Explanation: Stream flow has decreased in southern Australia since the 70s.[1] Mildura is getting drier, it has experienced below average rainfall for 12 of the past 15 years.[2] Ramifications:...
Jun 3, 2019 | Water Related
Climate Experience: The East Australian Current (EAC) is now reaching Victoria. Explanation: The EAC has extended 350kms south.[1] The EAC is moving due to a strengthening of the Southern Annular Mode (SAM),[2]a wind belt that moves across the southern hemisphere. SAM...
Jun 3, 2019 | Water Related
Climate Experience: Citizens have noticed a reduction in kelp. Explanation: 90% of kelp forests have been wiped out in Port Phillip Bay[1] The millennial drought saw a dramatic decline in rainfall, that combined with a 1 degree increase in average air temperature has...
