The third site on Tuesday, May 25th was Big Sponge (2), it was very diverse but contained a large portion of sponges. The habitat was a mixture of seagrass and sand patches, the water temperature was 79.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The area had low relief with a mild current, this allows for particles to flow throughout the water and benefits filter feeders. Fish species found at Big Sponge (2) included yellow stingray, scrawled cowfish, beau Gregory, hogfish, and white grunt. Species of coral found were Siderastrea radians, Manicina areolate, Porites astroides, and Cladocora arbuscula
Nicky Kemp
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