NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Cappielo, Dina. 2005. Unwelcome guest threatens coral reef. Houston Chronicle. August 19:1–5. HoustonChronicle.com.
Reference Number: 14910 Type: News Author: Cappielo, Dina. Date (year): 2005 Title:Unwelcome guest threatens coral reef. Publisher:Houston Chronicle. Publisher Location: URL: HoustonChronicle.com Accessed on: Created on: Keywords: coral reef, Gulf of America, flower gardens reef system,
Tubastraea coccinea TX - Gulf of America, at oil platforms in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary TX - Geyer Bank, a coral mass about 12 miles east of the East Flower Gardens
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/8/2026].
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