The Rise, Fall and Recovery of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish
This 3-lesson case study invites you to step into the role of a marine scientist and investigate the incredible story of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish aggregation in South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf.
Along the way, you’ll discover what makes cephalopods so fascinating, why the area is such an important breeding ground, and how species like cuttlefish can experience dramatic population changes over time.
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LESSONS
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Meet the Cuttlefish
You’re about to explore one of the most incredible natural events on the planet — the annual gathering of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish.
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Reproduction at Risk
Explore how the cuttlefish’s unique ‘live fast, die young’ strategy helps them survive — but also puts them at risk.
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Boom and Bust
Track the dramatic population crash of the cuttlefish and graph what the data reveals about marine life under pressure.
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