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New Air Curtain Shields Cuttlefish from Algal Blooms

9/6/2025

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Spencer Gulf, South Australia, has a new air bubble curtain to shield giant cuttlefish from harmful algal blooms.
Tens of thousands of cuttlefish breed near Whyalla, with this year's bloom endangering their hatchlings.
The 200m by 100m curtain aims to protect 50,000 to 80,000 eggs and hatchlings.
Dr. Zoe Doubleday describes it as a “worst-case scenario measure” for algae threats.
The cuttlefish population is currently estimated at 63,400, down from 81,420 in 2024.

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Spencer Gulf, South Australia, has a new air bubble curtain to shield giant cuttlefish from harmful algal blooms.
Tens of thousands of cuttlefish breed near Whyalla, with this year's bloom endangering their hatchlings.
The 200m by 100m curtain aims to protect 50,000 to 80,000 eggs and hatchlings.
Dr. Zoe Doubleday describes it as a “worst-case scenario measure” for algae threats.
The cuttlefish population is currently estimated at 63,400, down from 81,420 in 2024.