Silent season: record-low mating for Australia's giant cuttlefish amid toxic bloom

Record-low turnout of about 1,811 giant cuttlefish at SA's Cuttlefish Coast this mating season—down 97% from last year—blamed on a prolonged toxic algal bloom. Egg counts fell to around 440 from millions, raising concerns about population recovery and potential endangered status, though researchers say the population could rebound if conditions improve.