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<DIV>I am carrying out research on the abundance and frequency of coral disease on the reefs off Barbados. To date, I've observed Black band, Yellow band, Plague Types 1 and 2, Aspergillosis and Dark Spot.</DIV>
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<DIV>I've also seen what is think is Plague Type 3 - round, white rings (only on <EM>Montastrea faveolata</EM> though) found on the sides of the colony. I've seen on the list, reports of Plague Type 2 in Puerto Rico and Cuba, and I'm curious if anyone is seeing these startling white rings also, and if it is likely to be Plague Type 3.</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm also seeing a green, material growing on <EM>Siderastrea</EM> <EM>siderea </EM>generally on the borders<EM>. </EM>Has<EM> </EM>anyone else seen this - is it a type of fungus?</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm aware that etiological studies need to be carried out in order to make definitive statements about these diseases, however until I can get these tests done, I'm still curious about what they are likely to be.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks for your help.</DIV>
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<DIV>Angelique Brathwaite</DIV>
<DIV>Marine Biologist</DIV>
<DIV>Coastal Zone Management Unit</DIV>
<DIV>Bay St. , St. Michael</DIV>
<DIV>Barbados, W.I.</DIV>
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<DIV>Tel: (246) 228 5955</DIV>
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