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Buck Island Reef National Monument
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White coral tissue left after black-band disease effects Knobby Brain Coral (  

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Within the past few decades, coral diseases and hurricanes have significantly impacted Buck Island’s reef system. Its re-growth is being closely monitored.

Last Updated: August 25, 2009 at 15:13 EST