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No-show cuttlefish result in million-dollar loss for regional SA town

ABC Australia · Jun 26, 2026, 5:39 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Cuttlefish usually breed in the tens of thousands in the waters near Whyalla.
  • Some marine tourism operators in Whyalla say they have cancelled their cuttlefish season, winding back services and staff amid "devastating" low numbers.
  • One operator says he estimates losses upwards of $1 million for the regional South Australian city due to the situation.

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Cuttlefish usually breed in the tens of thousands in the waters near Whyalla. (Supplied: SARDI)

Some marine tourism operators in Whyalla say they have cancelled their cuttlefish season, winding back services and staff amid "devastating" low numbers.

One operator says he estimates losses upwards of $1 million for the regional South Australian city due to the situation.

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