“We don’t have a specific name for our coastline as such and the cuttlefish are a big drawcard,” said Deputy Mayor Eddie Hughes, who tabled the motion.

“It would be worth our while increasing the profile of the area and naming it Cuttlefish Coast.”

Deputy Mayor Hughes compared the move to that of Mount Gambier who named their coastline, the Limestone Coast to highlight a particular feature of the region.

“We need to protect this unique phenomenon on our doorstep,” he said.

Council also moved to write to the Minister for Environment Gail Gago, indicating their strong support for an extension to the cuttlefish protection area beyond the current zone.