Applying New Methods to Diagnose Coral Diseases
January 1, 2009
Coral disease, one of the major causes of reef degradation and coral death, has been increasing worldwide since the 1970s, particularly in the Caribbean. Despite increased scientific study, simple questions about the extent of disease outbreaks and the causative agents remain unanswered. A component of the U.S. Geological Survey Coral Reef Ecosystem STudies (USGS CREST) project is focused on developing and using new methods to approach the complex problem of coral disease.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Applying New Methods to Diagnose Coral Diseases |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20093113 |
| Authors | Christina A. Kellogg, David G. Zawada |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2009-3113 |
| Index ID | fs20093113 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | St. Petersburg Science Center |
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