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Palythoa, a nuisance species typically removed before coral outplanting, is not limited to the Caribbean. This specimen was photographed near Hawaii. Photo from the collection of Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA Sea Grant Program
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Palythoa, a nuisance species typically removed before coral outplanting, is not limited to the Caribbean. This specimen was photographed near Hawaii. Photo from the collection of Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA Sea Grant Program