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3 unusual facts about Indian River Lagoon


Lobomycosis

In January 2006, a potential epidemic of lobomycosis was reported in dolphins of the Indian River Lagoon in Florida.

Maritigrella crozierae

Maritigrella crozierae is common in the Indian River Lagoon where it feeds exclusively on the mangrove tunicate, Ecteinascidia turbinata.

Vallentinia gabriellae

In the Indian River Lagoon in Florida it was first detected in 1990, in a barrier ditch adjoining mangrove swamps.


Barefoot Bay, Florida

It is located entirely within the unincorporated community of Micco on the Indian River Lagoon.


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