Cuttlefish numbers plummet near Whyalla, sparking local tourism concerns

Few giant Australian cuttlefish have appeared near Whyalla, South Australia, this season, raising concerns among locals and researchers. Divers reported only a couple of dozen since the onset of a massive algal bloom, with Associate Professor Zoe Doubleday noting it as an unprecedented situation. The decline in cuttlefish numbers could devastate local tourism during the annual Cuttlefest celebration.

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