Using A Topical Antibiotic to Treat Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
In this thought-provoking live training event, Drs. Karen Neely and Brian Walker of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) share their success using a topical antibiotic to treat Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). Specifically, their research shows applying an amoxicillin paste to disease lesions can halt the spread of SCTLD on coral colonies, across most Caribbean species.
Spearheaded by PIMS as part of its involvement of the Bahamian SCTLD task force and hosted by our Executive Director Dr. Craig Dahlgren, this training video demonstrates how to assess SCTLD in the field, as well as best-practice methods for treatment. What’s more, the workshop overviews the criteria used to determine whether an infected coral colony should be prioritized for treatment.
In The Bahamas, the first outbreak of SCTLD was confirmed in 2020 near Grand Bahama. Since then, at least 18 species of coral have been infected on reefs off the southern and western shoreline of Grand Bahama; in these areas, up to 95% of some species were killed or infected with the disease. SCTLD has also been confirmed off Nassau.
Listening for Nassau Grouper at Cayos Cochinos
Our Senior Scientist Dr. Krista Sherman just returned from her fourth year training Honduras Coral Reef Foundation staff on acoustic telemetry, listening for Nassau grouper at Roatan Bank.
The Complete Guide to Planting Coral Reefs: Restoration Methods That Work
Plan your diving trip to Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas. Discover the best dive sites, coral reefs, how to get there, where to stay, and why this Abaco island is a hidden gem for underwater adventure.
Green Turtle Cay Travel Guide for Divers
Plan your diving trip to Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas. Discover the best dive sites, coral reefs, how to get there, where to stay, and why this Abaco island is a hidden gem for underwater adventure.
Become a PADI Dive Instructor in The Bahamas | Conservation-Focused IDC
Become a PADI Dive Instructor in The Bahamas | Conservation-Focused IDC | Perry Institute for Marine Science Education & Training Ready to take your diving skills to the next level
Stream2Sea Coral Care: The World’s First Reef-Positive Sunscreen
Stream2Sea Coral Care: The World’s First Reef-Positive Sunscreen | Perry Institute for Marine Science Conservation Partners Stream2Sea Coral Care: The World’s First Reef-Positive Sunscreen Discover why PIMS has partnered with
Build a Coral Reef for the Holidays | PIMS x Partanna
PIMS is partnering with Partanna to build a 100m² carbon-negative reef. Rick Fox is matching donations up to $25k. Help us build a sanctuary for the future.
