From a friend of mine in Bundaberg, Australia. J. Charles Delbeek M.Sc. Aquarium Biologist Waikiki Aquarium University of Hawaii ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 14:52:32 -1000 Subject: hi from john in bundy The coral here is nothing short of fantastic at present. There is no sign of the bleaching and in fact we believe the regeneration is an improvement on what was there before. This is the opinion of several old timers who have been diving these parts for many years. Most amazing is the favia types. Many that I had given up for dead have come back with a vengence, and have such vivid color that it is impossible to believe that a year ago they were a bleached skeleton seemingly void of life. As I said before the Dendro's are also proliferating and have populated areas that they previously were not to be found. This is especially true in areas less than 15' depth.