Hawaii coral researchers create early warning system for forecasting disease risks in marine life.

Coral researchers in Hawaii develop a new early warning system, the "multi-factor coral disease risk", forecasting growth anomalies and white syndrome risks for Hawaii's marine life this summer. The online tool uses data on water quality, human population, land use, and coral colony sizes to predict disease outbreaks. The tool aims to aid regional groups and government agencies in making better management decisions, as climate change increases coral diseases.

June 14, 2024
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