Viewing: Giant Australian Cuttlefish
March 19, 2015
Cuttlefish of South Australia
Before I embarked on the production of the documentary film Cuttlefish Country, I had little appreciation of the diversity of cuttlefish species which are found in South Australian waters. When I discuss cuttlebones with friends or strangers, I’m usually met with surprise at the revelation that cuttlebones found in beachwash along the South Australian coast represent not one, not two but several species... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Marine invertebrates | By Dan Monceaux
June 4, 2014
Underwater photographers focus on Whyalla’s biodiversity
This long weekend, divers and snorkelers from Adelaide and Whyalla will unite to explore and photograph the biodiversity of Upper Spencer Gulf. The Whyalla Underwater Shootout will encourage young and old to explore the region’s rocky and artificial reefs, sandy bottoms, sea grass meadows and mangroves to show that there’s more to Whyalla’s waters than the Giant Australian Cuttlefish aggregation.... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Citizen Science, Events | By Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.
April 30, 2014
Report Sightings of Giant Australian Cuttlefish in SA Waters
Giant Australian Cuttlefish occur right across southern Australia, but one of the most interesting aspects of their biology is that they aggregate to breed near Point Lowly in northern Spencer Gulf in South Australia. This is the only known breeding aggregation of Giant Cuttlefish in the world, but in recent years the numbers on this breeding aggregation have declined and... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Citizen Science | By Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.
October 30, 2007
Australian Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama)
Author: Dr Robert Browne, Seadragon Foundation Inc. Prelude: The document is an expanded excerpt for a “Conservation Guide” for the proposed BHP Billiton Desalination Plant at Port Bonython, Upper Spencer Gulf. The evolving “Conservation Guide” is available at (SFI 2007). http://www.seadragonfoundation.org/SFI%20Articles/Articles.htm The Australian giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama), protected syngnathids, recreational and commercial fish, and unique ecosystems are of significance to the sustainable... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Marine Protected Areas | By Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.
December 30, 2000
The Amazing Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama)
When diving in southern Australian waters, there are few creatures more stunningly beautiful AND intelligent than the cephalopods. The entire family has the ability to rapidly change colours to camouflage, court and communicate, and they have the largest brains of any known marine invertebrate group. They exhibit a wide range of behaviours that indicate intelligence including learning and curiosity, and... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Marine Protected Areas | By Alex Gaut
July 6, 2000
Sex – Cuttlefish Style
Whyalla’s self-proclamation as the “Cuttle Capital” of Australia is absolutely true, for three months of the year – winter. From May to August, giant cuttles (Sepia apama) migrate from all over (scientists aren’t sure how far) to gather in False Bay, Whyalla and have a three month long sexfest! I went to Whyalla with eleven other divers to experience this... Read morePosted in Cephalopods | By Alex Gaut
September 30, 1998
Update On Giant Australian Cuttlefish Protection 1998
In my “News in Brief” report in our May 1998 Newsletter I stated that the Whyalla Sports Diving Club was trying to protect cuttlefish breeding grounds. A report in The Advertiser later reported a group of people taking more than 230kg of cuttlefish from a closed area near Point Lowly. Another report in The Advertiser then said that huge numbers... Read morePosted in Cephalopods, Marine Protected Areas | By Steve Reynolds
July 1, 1998
Cuttlefish closure and new recreational fishing regulations 1998
The following notice was recently received from PIRSA (Primary Industries and Resources SA) dated 22nd May 1998: “The Government, on advice from the Minister for Primary Industries, Natural Resources and Regional Development, has reviewed the management arrangements introduced for the cuttlefish fishery on 25th February 1998. Recreational bag/boat limits have now been introduced for cuttlefish throughout South Australia. These measures now include... Read morePosted in Cephalopods | By Marine Life Society of South Australia Inc.