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ABC North and West SA: Race to understand Giant Australian cuttlefish behaviour as algal bloom looms
In short:
Marine scientists and wildlife authorities are undecided about how to mitigate the impact of the algal bloom on cuttlefish eggs in the Upper Spencer Gulf.
Temporarily moving the hatchlings is one option, but could lead to unintended consequences.
What next?
Ecologists say the ideal time to relocate the cuttlefish eggs would be in the next few weeks.
Dr Gary Jackson and Dr Arani Chandrapavan attended the NESP Climate Adaptation 2025 Conference in Perth on behalf of Sea Change Australia and Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development fisheries branch.
Professor Gretta Pecl AM and Olivia Johnson were thrilled to attend and lead an engaging workshop last week at the 2025 Australian Recreational Fishing Forum hosted by the Australian recreational fishing foundation on the beautiful Gold Coast!
In response to South Australia’s devastating toxic algal bloom, scientists have released a seven-point plan urging urgent action, including $10 million for impact research, ecosystem restoration, emissions cuts, and a disaster-response framework. The bloom, linked to climate change, has killed hundreds of marine species and prompted a Senate inquiry and $28 million in federal and state funding.
The Sea Change Australia team made a strong showing at the 2025 AMSA conference in Naarm, with Dr Julia Santana-Garcon presenting on climate resilience in fisheries, Professor Gretta Pecl joining a panel on “Why Oceans Matter!”, and team members A/Prof Emily Ogier and Dr Scott Spillias sharing insights on marine governance and AI-driven ecosystem modelling.
Sea Change Australia is excited to announce the full launch of its comprehensive website, now featuring an interactive Question and Answer (Q&A) platform tailored for the seafood sector.
Media release Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Western Australia is backing a new wave of research to help the nation’s fisheries and aquaculture operations adapt to climate change impacts.
Sea Change Australia is pleased to announce the early access launch of its new website, providing a central platform for Australia’s seafood sector to engage with climate adaptation resources.
Dr Julia Santana Garcon recently represented Sea Change Australia at the FishSCORE 2030 workshop in the US, sharing our work on building climate-resilient fisheries. Her presentation on the Global Toolkit for Resilient Fisheries sparked strong interest and marked the start of an international working group to advance climate adaptation tools in fisheries and aquaculture.
This study assessed how six core messages about climate change — (1) ‘It’s real’; (2) ‘It’s us’; (3) ‘Experts agree’; (4) ‘It’s bad’; (5) ‘Others care’; and (6) ‘There’s hope’ —influence public attitudes and behaviors. The authors found that all six messages strongly predicted support for climate action, suggesting they can be powerful tools for effective climate communication.