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I don't really think there is any relationship between the two. It's just interesting to see the number of people with RBs and after treatment they have AEFW. More 'n likely it's like I said that it's hard to look out for something you are unaware exists. I think the reason they are so prevalent now is the amount of SPS sells ,swaps ,trading , etc. that is done now versus in the past .I also think the culturing of these corals are also likely to be a part of it. Culturing in inland facilities without any of the natural checks would allow these pest to run rampant. Mariculturing these corals in areas that are not where they are normally found may also contribute because if they are cultured in areas away from where they naturally grow in order to make it easier to harvest there is a good likelihood that natural controls are also not found in these areas.
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