South Australia's Department of Primary Industries and Regions

“The cuttlefish population estimate rebounded to more than 100,000 just two years following the low numbers in 2013,”

South Australia's Department of Primary Industries and Regions · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Previous surveys have reported record lows of 13,500 in 2013 to highs of 247,000 in 2020.

“While it appears likely the algal bloom has impacted cuttlefish numbers, researchers are working to determine whether this contributed to the reduced population or was just one of the potential impacts.”

South Australia's Department of Primary Industries and Regions · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Researchers are working to determine whether the toxic algal bloom contributed to the reduced cuttlefish population.