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Antibiotics for coral reefs

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Combating Skittle D: The Coral Crisis

This chapter examines the urgent threat of stony coral tissue loss disease, known as Skittle D, which is devastating coral reefs in the Caribbean. It discusses innovative treatment approaches, including the use of antibiotics and probiotics, while highlighting the challenges and implications of these methods for coral health and recovery.

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