Giant Barrel Sponges Crowding Research Paper

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“Sponges crowding out Florida’s coral reefs”
Giant barrel sponges are taking over Florida’s coral reefs. Giant barrel sponges are as big as bath tubs. A single giant barrel sponge can house a lot of marine life with dependable sanitation. “But after a wide spread of coral died of in the 1970s and 80s, a significant increase is sponges threatens to collapse the foundation of the complex ecosystem, a new study has been found.” Baby sponges have increased by 600 percent. Giant barrel sponges can live up to 100 years or older. Giant barrel sponges won’t give space up to coral. “Joseph Pawlik said he has seen the spread all over the Caribbean, from Belize to Tobago.” The good news is giant barrel sponges suck in a huge amount of carbon

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