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What are algal blooms?

Algal blooms are rapid increases in algae populations in water, often caused by nutrient pollution. Some blooms produce toxins harmful to marine life, like the one suspected of devastating Australia's giant cuttlefish. These toxins can severely impact ecosystems, disrupting food chains and leading to mass die-offs, as feared for the cuttlefish.

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Australia's giant cuttlefish population plummeted 97% to 1,811 this mating season

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