We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead This is especially worrying because these massive corals are normally quite resilient to heat stress. Even the strong are now struggling to survive.

CORAL REEF PERSPECTIVE: We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead

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