Whyalla's annual cuttlefish migration in Spencer Gulf has seen a drastic decline, with only dozens reported instead of tens of thousands. This has led to tourism operators cancelling seasons, significant financial losses, and ongoing investigations into the suspected cause: an algal bloom.
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Thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish, expected for their annual breeding aggregation near Whyalla, South Australia, have failed to appear. Marine ecologist Zoe Doubleday suggests a toxic algal bloom is the likely cause, impacting the cuttlefish directly or their food sources. This absence is a significant blow to local tourism and the environment.
Tens of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish normally inhabit Whyalla's waters at this time of year, but numbers are drastically low. Marine experts fear a harmful algal bloom has devastated the species, impacting tourism and local businesses.
