Corals in Crisis - Full Episode

Florida's fragile coral reefs are in crisis. Once vibrant cities of the sea, these biodiverse ecosystems have declined over the past few decades. Fishing pressures, pollution, development, and climate change have all left their mark.

Now, a new ailment known as “Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease” may be the last nail in the coffin. This disease is infecting over half of the reef-building corals at an unprecedented scale, killing most of the corals that get sick. But all hope is not lost. Experts of varying backgrounds are working diligently to figure out what is causing the disease, while simultaneously developing techniques to treat outbreaks and restore the sunshine state’s coral reefs to their former glory.

[danedickerson]

What did the fish pay to swim past the coral reef?




Atoll!

[longlivethefish]

Encourage y'all for the great job🙏 I can't thank you enough for all your hard work👌🙏

[williamaviles]

Thank you for taking care of our Oceans. I'm a little afraid that we might kill ourselves by hurting NATURE. She'll recover like she has for billions of years. Incredible storyline. Tku.

[DavidCampbell-MarineBio]

No mention of earlier disease outbreaks and their solutions/outcomes? No mention of the likely effects of global warming or excess nutrients from S Florida sewage? No actions suggested for those who watch? Really?

[phucyouse]

Cha chi Chenji... fell in the buckswelt