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Acropora coral disease

White disease(s) commonly observed on Acropora palmata in the Florida Keys
Photo Credit: SEFSC

Our demographic monitoring study provides a valuable opportunity to gain insight on the disease(s) affecting Acropora spp. corals. In addition to collecting data on the prevalence and severity of disease, we have conducted experiments on disease transmission and progression. Through partnership with the Coral Disease and Health Consortium, we have been able to support investigation into the etiology of the disease(s).

Publications

• Williams DE, Miller MW (2010) Drivers of population decline in Acropora palmata in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary  Linking Science to Management: A Conference and Workshop on the Florida Keys Marine Ecosystem, Duck Key
  
• Polson SW, Higgins JL, Woodley CM (2009) PCR-based assay for detection of four coral pathogens  Proceedings of the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium: 247-251
• Polson SW (2007) Comparative analysis of microbial community structure associated with acroporid corals during a disease outbreak in the Florida reef tract  Dissertation, 824 pages, Medical University of South Carolina.
• Williams DE, Miller MW (2005) Coral disease outbreak: pattern, prevalence and transmission in Acropora cervicornis.  Marine Ecology Progress Series 301: 119-128