Staghorn coral. This coral has declined in recent years, but scientists recently found a large area of it off Florida. (Photo: Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble / Flickr Creative Commons)
- Scientists have discovered “forests” of staghorn coral off of Southern Florida—a rare discovery since these corals are experiencing large declines. Staghorn coral has declined from coral reef bleaching and white-band disease in recent years. Sun Sentinel
from Oceana North America Blog: The Beacon http://oceana.org/en/blog/2014/12/ocean-roundup-staghorn-coral-forests-discovered-off-florida-peru-s-anchovy-fishery-closed-again-and-more
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