Reef definition and sponge spawning.
John Ware
jware at erols.com
Fri Sep 11 14:12:18 EDT 1998
Dear Listers,
A group of recreational divers observed and photographed spawning of a
large number of sponges at Watkins Wedge, Pompano Beach, Florida. The
sponges were photographed at between 8:56 and 9:35 AM on August 15, 1998
in 50 - 60 feet of water. From the photos I have identified the sponge
as almost surely *Xestospongia muta*. No other species were observed to
be spawning at this time.
With regard to definitions of coral reef. I am still sifting through
the 30 or so replies I have received. Unfortunately, setting up and
running a new business has slowed me down somewhat.
A number of people stated that they would like to obtain a definition
sooner. If you are one of those, contact me and we can chat about my
preliminary conclusions.
Thanks and good diving,
John
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