New Zealand issues health warning over toxic algal bloom
紐西蘭針對有毒藻華發布健康警告
Health New Zealand has issued a critical warning after a toxic algal bloom was detected in Port Levy, Canterbury.
紐西蘭衛生局針對坎特伯雷利維港檢測出的有毒藻華發布了緊急警告。
This dangerous bloom contains high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins, leading to a traditional rāhui on gathering shellfish in the area.
這種危險的藻華含有高濃度的麻痺性貝毒，導致該地區針對採集貝類實施了傳統的「拉胡伊」(ㄖㄚㄏㄨˊㄧ，原住民毛利語中的禁令)禁令。
Authorities have advised the public to avoid all water contact, including swimming and food collection, from New Brighton to Hickory Bay.
當局建議公眾避免在從紐布萊頓到希科里灣之間進行任何水域接觸，包括游泳和食物採集。
While algal blooms are often triggered by warm weather and nutrient runoff, climate change is believed to be increasing their frequency.
雖然藻華通常由溫暖天氣和營養物質徑流引起，但氣候變遷被認為正在增加其發生的頻率。
For real-time updates, residents should check the Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website.
如需即時更新，居民應查詢「紐西蘭土地、空氣與水」(LAWA)網站。
