8 June 2022
Algae are a naturally occurring organism present in all waterways.
Weather conditions, nutrient levels, salinity and water flows all affect the levels of algae and can contribute to the formation of algal blooms on the Lakes.
Warmer weather conditions are likely to lead to a natural increase in the abundance and variety of algae and other organisms in the Lakes.
This week’s tests indicate the following levels of algae:
Location | Species | Algae levels | Potential toxin producer | Recreational alert | Seafood Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Victoria Lake King Lakes Entrance system Loch Sport Bunga Arm Eagle Point Hollands Landing Johnsonville Lake Reeve Marley Point Meerlieu Newlands Arm Paynesville Raymond Island Wattle Point Paynesville Metung Bullock Island Ocean Grange Duck Arm Bancroft Bay Boole Poole | Nodularia spumigena | Low | Yes | No | Do not eat shellfish such as mussels, crabs or prawns from the Gippsland Lakes and from McLoughlins Beach through to Marlo. A Gut and Gill Advisory is in place for Fish. Check the VicEmergency app for the latest information |
If an algal bloom develops on the Gippsland Lakes, information will be available on this website and through local outlets, including local media and Visitor Information Centres and circulated to tourism operators. It will also be posted on the DELWP Gippsland Facebook page.
Page last updated: 10/06/22