Even healthy corals have viruses

The video discusses the decline of elkhorn coral in the Florida Keys, highlighting the research of Kathryn Sutherland, who investigates the white pox disease affecting these corals. The disease is linked to a human pathogen, Serratia marcescens, found in untreated sewage. Efforts are underway to improve wastewater treatment to protect the coral. The video emphasizes the importance of elkhorn coral for reef protection and the need for conservation efforts.

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