We have been on a hunt for cuttlefish bones on our local beach to help study if climate change is affecting these marvellous animals.
Cuttlefish normally live for 2 years before mating, egg laying and then the adults die. In recent years, because of climate change and ocean warming, it is thought that some cuttlefish are completing their cycle in a year.
By measuring the size of the cuttlefish bones washed up on the beach, scientists can determine if the cuttlefish have spawned after one year or two.
So we have joined many other people measuring cuttlefish bones washed ashore.
The measurements should be sent to athena@naturebureau.co.uk
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