The recent spate of hurricanes had a tremendous impact on Gulfstream Reef
(and others) at Boynton Beach.
There was good news and bad news.

A great deal of  soft corals, octocorals, sponges and gorgonians were ripped
from the reef..
A great deal of  soft corals, octocorals, sponges and gorgonians remain and
are healthier than ever.
The southern end of the reef was less affected than the north. Some places
there appear to have been
untouched.

There were thousands of golf balls on the reef. No one knows where they came
from or why.
Fish life, though dazed and displaced, is abundant as ever.

Most, but not all of the Cyanobacteria (red algae)that has been plaguing the
reef was swept away.
It is already starting to make a come back in some spots, but the timing is
unfavorable for it since
cold water and shorter days seem to disagree with it. We're hoping that the
onset of winter will
prevent a widespread recurrence before next summer. This will give

Cyanobacteria is a widespread problem threatening South Florida Atlantic
reefs.
You can read more about it, what causes it and what you can do to help.