Good news for calamari lovers: squid populations on the rise

By Marcus Strom, Science Editor
Updated June 11 2016 - 10:23am, first published May 24 2016 - 2:00am
Giant Australian cuttlefish, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. Photo: Scott Portelli
Giant Australian cuttlefish, Spencer Gulf, South Australia. Photo: Scott Portelli
A southern calamari in Australian waters. Photo: Jim Dodd
A southern calamari in Australian waters. Photo: Jim Dodd
A giant cuttlefish off Terrigal, NSW. Photo: Natalie Moltschaniwskj
A giant cuttlefish off Terrigal, NSW. Photo: Natalie Moltschaniwskj

It's good news for calamari lovers but it may not be great for our oceans. Squid populations are on the rise.