Sponges

In this photo released by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, two UF researchers inspect a marine sponge off Long Key (Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009). Experts with UF and Old Dominion University have received funding for a pilot study to restore marine sponge populations in parts of Florida Bay. The filter-feeding animals are important sources of shelter for shrimp and other seafood species.

(UF/IFAS photo by Ian Maguire)
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