“What is clear is that once
the disease is present, it has the ability
to affect a wide range of coral.”
– Marilyn Brandt, Ph.D.
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View the pre-recorded video version here, or download the presentation file below!
Learn to identify Caribbean Corals
Use the Quizlet below to practice identifying corals that are susceptible to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease! Use the settings to practice identifying the coral images by their names, abbreviations, and common names.
Tip: you can use the zoom function in your browser (“ctrl” + “+” for windows and “cmd” + “+” for mac) to get a closer look at the photos.
Having trouble viewing the Quizlet? You can try using the cards on Quizlet’s website as well.
Feeling confident? Try taking a coral ID test using Quizlet below! Make sure to answer each question with both the full scientific name and the abbreviation in parentheses!
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) in the USVI and the Ecological Consequences of its Spread.
The 2019 University of the Virgin Islands' Master of Marine and Environmental Studies students hosted a webinar for the Virgin Islands Coral Disease Advisory Committee: "Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) in the USVI and the Ecological Consequences of its Spread." on April 23rd at 10:00 am AST. See it here and learn the latest on SCTLD in the USVI. Follow the MMES students social media at :
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UVI MMES Students’ Capstone Webinar
