Deadly coral disease in Florida, Caribbean may be transported in ship hulls, study finds (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Deadly coral disease in Florida, Caribbean may be transported in ship hulls, study finds

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Coral colonies of the species Colpophyllia natans and Orbicella faveolata maintained in the Experimental Reef Laboratory aquarium systems. These corals were rescued from a seawall collapse at Star Island in July 2022, and will be used to support research and restoration efforts.

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Joshua Prezant

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