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<DIV> I am in the process of refining our original work on bioluminescent bays into a comparative study of the mechanisms of the bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico and Jamaica, W.I. Our more recent studies indicate that Puerto Mosquito, on the island of Vieques, P.R. appears to be the last remaining pristine bioluminescent bay in the Caribbean region.</DIV>
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<DIV> However it is very likely that similar environmental conditions exist in other tropical regions, and that there are other bioluminescent bays that have not been reported or studied in any detail.</DIV>
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<DIV> Since the coastal areas where bioluminescent bays are found correlate with coral reefs, it is possible that during your studies of coral reefs you may have heard of such bioluminescent displays. I would appreciate learning of any reports of bioluminescent bays outside of Puerto Rico and Jamaica.</DIV>
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<DIV> Thank you.</DIV>
<P></P>Prof. Howard Seliger <BR>McCollum Pratt Inst. and Dept. of Biology <BR>The Johns Hopkins University <BR>3400 N. Charles Street <BR>Baltimore MD 21218 <BR>e-mail seliger@jhu.edu <BR>FAX 410-516-5213 <BR>b_seliger@hotmail.com <BR>Tel: 410-516-7307 <BR>Home: 410-367-2232 <BR><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p></html>
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