Coral Disease Threatens Caribbean Reefs: A Battle for Survival

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) ravages Caribbean reefs, leading to widespread coral loss and ecosystem transformation.

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Study reveals SCTLD's ripple effects: dominance of 'weedy' species, habitat loss, and ecosystem imbalance, threatening marine life.

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SCTLD's causes remain unclear, but bacterial and viral factors are implicated. Coral cover reduced by 30-60%, pushing species towards extinction.

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Research highlights nuanced impacts on fish populations: winners and losers emerge as habitats change, affecting marine biodiversity.

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Collaborative efforts aim to combat SCTLD through understanding, treatments like probiotics, and preserving vital reef ecosystems.

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Coral Disease Threatens Caribbean Reefs: A Battle for Survival

Coral Disease Threatens Caribbean Reefs: A Battle for Survival

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) ravages Caribbean reefs, leading to widespread coral loss and ecosystem transformation.

Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) ravages Caribbean reefs, leading to widespread coral loss and ecosystem transformation.

Study reveals SCTLD's ripple effects: dominance of 'weedy' species, habitat loss, and ecosystem imbalance, threatening marine life.

Study reveals SCTLD's ripple effects: dominance of 'weedy' species, habitat loss, and ecosystem imbalance, threatening marine life.

SCTLD's causes remain unclear, but bacterial and viral factors are implicated. Coral cover reduced by 30-60%, pushing species towards extinction.

SCTLD's causes remain unclear, but bacterial and viral factors are implicated. Coral cover reduced by 30-60%, pushing species towards extinction.

Research highlights nuanced impacts on fish populations: winners and losers emerge as habitats change, affecting marine biodiversity.

Research highlights nuanced impacts on fish populations: winners and losers emerge as habitats change, affecting marine biodiversity.

Collaborative efforts aim to combat SCTLD through understanding, treatments like probiotics, and preserving vital reef ecosystems.

Collaborative efforts aim to combat SCTLD through understanding, treatments like probiotics, and preserving vital reef ecosystems.

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