Implementation of in situ nature-based SCTLD treatment program - Montserrat
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £48,258
WHERE Montserrat
Summary
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) continues to impact corals throughout the region. Through fundingfrom DPLR1, the UKOTs' and the region's first probiotic coral treatment facility was created and trials were conducted to identify viable treatments. This project will conduct the first in-situ treatment using probiotics to reduce the impact of SCTLD in the Caribbean, a treatment option found to be as effective as antibiotics. The project will also continue to trial viable treatments at the treatment facility.
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