Australia's Giant Cuttlefish Population Plummets 97% Amid Toxic Algae Crisis
Australia's annual giant cuttlefish mating event saw a record low turnout of 1,811 individuals this year, a 97% drop from last year's 63,000. The sharp decline is linked to a toxic algal bloom that has affected the South Australian coast for 18 months. With only 440 eggs counted, experts warn the species may face a catastrophic decline, prompting calls for endangered status.