NOAA and partners combat devastating coral disease and plan for restoration
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As scientists and resource managers wage war on a highly lethal coral disease, rescued coral colonies in zoos and aquariums across the country are carefully being maintained, waiting for the time when they and their offspring can help restore Florida’s fragile coral reefs.
In an unprecedented response, more than 60 government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations are methodically working to identify the pathogen responsible for the disease, create innovative treatments, conduct aggressive interventions, search for resilient corals, and undertake strategic restoration. The collaborative effort focused on Florida stands to benefit coral reefs in the Caribbean and worldwide.
Read the full story here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/dec20/stony-coral-tissue-loss-disease.html