Reef Research

Boynton Beach Florida.

Lyngbya on Lynns reef Boynton beach, Florida

Pahse II investigation of cyanobacteria bloom on Lynns reef

As of June 2004, the Lyngbya bloom has started to decline on Lynns reef. Coincidently, the nutrient levels from the Delray outfall have declined to levels of that before the bloom started. This is a major victory for those of us who have been fighting this problem.

Damage from the 2004 hurricane season

Anual coral bleaching on lynns reef

All in all the reef faired very well from the 2004 hurricanes and the dammeage was minor.

Some Barrel sponges may not be recovering.