February 10, 2008 finally the water conditions appeared good enough to dive Coral Cove Park in Jupiter.
It has been at least 3 months of waiting, the photo's above are what I saw.
I am not too sure whether this is a living coral or the remains of a dead bleached coral.
I do know that it was not here 3 months ago.
I felt Lost at Sea, I used to know every nook and cranny of this Reef Park, I recognized nothing.
Is this the end for the Living Reef Eco-systems in North Palm Beach?
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The previous photo's are not of Bleached Coral or of coral at all.
The photo's are of a Worm.
(Paracerceis caudata)
Also it was derived that the presents of this worm is a sign of Healthy Water conditions.
This isopod is an epifaunal resident of Coral Cove's Reef. Generally, it is found on the surface of sponges, rocks, and tunicates, with reproduction even taking place in these areas. For example, a related species sets up breeding territories inside of sponges (where it's difficult for predators to get to), and the female travels to the male's territory to lay her eggs.
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