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What is a 'tipping point'?
A 'tipping point' describes when a system undergoes an irreversible change, often suddenly. The drastic 97% drop in cuttlefish, with so few eggs laid, raises fears that their population might have passed such a point. This could mean recovery is extremely difficult, even if the algal bloom subsides, due to insufficient breeding stock.
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