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Giant Cuttlefish Population Plummets | Adelaide News
Giant cuttlefish numbers have plummeted nearly 97% this winter in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf, dropping from 63,000 to just 1,811 — sparking urgent calls to list them as endangered. Scientists blame a harmful algal bloom disrupting breeding grounds and egg-laying, with critically low egg counts raising alarms. This rare mass gathering is vital for the species’ survival, as adults die after spawning. While their short life cycle offers hope for recovery, a joint state-university project will monitor them through 2028, and the federal government is pushing for an emergency review — a stark…
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