Potential Shipping Port dubbed a Cuttlefish Homewrecker (by me)
8:06 pm, July 30th, 2008
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Down in Whyalla South Australia, big business is looking to build a shipping port right where some Giant Cuttlefish live. I can understand industry needing to move ahead and build infrastructure so they can export their goods… but won’t someone please think of the cuttlefish? Well, it seems someone is.
Lyn Breuer, the state member for Giles is stating her concern for local community and boutique tourism activities regarding the cuttlefish.
“(The cuttlefish) have become a unique worldwide tourism attraction.
“Film crews from all over the world visit the area.”
Not surprisingly the Minister for Tourism Jane Lomax-Smith feels the same way and echos Lyn Breuer’s concern over the area’s development. The local tourism is largely dependant on the cuttlefish still being around for many years to come, so it’s in her best interest to be cautious of anything that would disturb their natural habitat.
I whole heartedly support these two lady’s causes.
I say anyone that builds a shipping port near a cuttlefish house is bringing about their own demise. Cuttlefish are damn smart. Industry would be wise to keep their distance unless having their ships overrun by a swarm of angry cuttlefish is high on their to do list.
Tags: cubblefish, cuttlefish, Homewreckers, Port, South Australia
July 30th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Ha! You cuttlefish-nomming hypocrite!
July 31st, 2008 at 6:36 am
So true. But I did the crime, and have served the time. I’m a reformed cuttlefish nommer!
July 31st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
And I will never let him nom cuttlefish again. At least, not in front of me.
July 31st, 2008 at 11:25 pm
You know, when you first tried to tell me how interesting the cuttlefish is, I had my doubts. This blog has proven to me that I was wrong. All hail our new leaders! (The cuttlefish, I mean.)