Catching A Coral Killer

The video discusses the decline of Elkhorn coral in the Florida Keys, primarily due to white pox disease, which has been linked to a human pathogen found in untreated sewage. Biologist Catherine Sutherland investigates the disease's origins and emphasizes the importance of proper wastewater treatment to protect coral reefs. Conservation efforts are underway to move residents to city sewage systems and protect the coral under the Endangered Species Act.

How has human activity contributed to the decline of Elkhorn coral?

What measures are being taken to combat the spread of white pox disease?