Deadly and Fast-Moving Coral Disease in Caribbean Linked to Wastewater From Ships

According to studies, a deadly and fast-moving coral disease that ravaged the Caribbean might be related to waste or ballast water from ships.

To address the issue, the Bahamas' government has formed a national task force. The most effective therapy for the disease is applying antibiotic amoxicillin directly to the corals, which has had some effectiveness in lowering mortality, but there is no viable long-term cure.

Rather than addressing the symptoms, Lang believes it is necessary to address the probable human-caused causes. "Given a chance, nature can repair itself," she added.

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