Kimo Bonaire took this photo on Grand Cayman. In his words, "they are small white coral heads with these black specks".

Cuban Beans?

dalmatian coral ?

Geez those are Jerry's Sugar Babies? Guys, I know you knew that! LOL

I vote for Jerry's sugar babies!

eye of the tiger?

Identification: Folks, sorry to be so negative, but you must learn the difference between corals and sponges. Look on page 31 of the Reef Creature field guide by DeLoach and Humann. Common name is Black Ball Sponge, Ircinia strobilina

Thank you for responding, Jerry. Much appreciated!

This is one reason I plan to do the Naturalist Course with you in 2010

Have a good day,
Sarah

Jerry, you aren't negative Thanks, also glad to know it's not Jerry's sugar babies

Very cool pic Kimo Thanks for posting Sarah

http://reefguide.org/blackball.html

Here's a cool link for the curious mind.

Thanks, Linda, I was curious. My ID books are on island.

How cool is that for Jerry to take the time to answer Thank you Jerry - not negative at all.
Sarah thank you for doggedly pursuing this id
And Linda thank you for the link.

I've learned something already today and it's not even 9am It's going to be a good day!

It kind of looks like something I have growing on my leg. Time to see the dermatologist.