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Sea Plume

Antillogorgia americana

Sighting evidence at Flat Island Reef, Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin

Tall colonies of sea plumes sway rhythmically in the surge at Flat Island, their branching forms providing perches for flamingo tongue cowries and nursery habitat for juvenile reef fish. The colonies here grow taller than at most sheltered Sint Maarten sites, benefiting from the elevated current and nutrient supply.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Sea Plume is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.