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Health
By Caroline Horn

Murray River floodwater creates spectacular sea foam on SA beaches

Spectacular volumes of sea foam have been generated along the south coast of South Australia as floodwaters from the mouth of the Murray River, waves and wind combine.

CSIRO algal molecular biologist Anusuya Willis says the phenomenon is caused by organic material in the floodwater as it mixes with seawater.

"You need just the right combination of natural features," she said.

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