South Australia closes marine area for 90 days to protect cuttlefish
South Australia's popular marine recreation area will close for 90 days to protect dwindling numbers of giant Australian cuttlefish. Fisheries Minister Emily Bourke stated recent surveys revealed fewer than 50 cuttlefish, a significant decline from 64,000 last year. Authorities may lift the ban early if the population rebounds during this critical breeding period.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 04:59 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
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