Topic: SCTLD
Spread of coral disease around Little Cayman ‘inevitable’
The spread of the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease around the entire coast of Little Cayman is "inevitable", but efforts should continue to slow it down, says the Department of Environment.
Deadly stony coral disease reaches Little Cayman
Marine researchers have confirmed the first cases of stony coral tissue loss disease on Little Cayman, after finding lesions on corals over a mile-long stretch of reef on the island.
Coral spawning in the wild and in a lab
In a first for the Caribbean, last week a group of scientists in Cayman gathered around glass tanks to watch corals spawn in a lab.
As water temperatures rises, DoE monitors deadly stony coral disease
With local sea temperatures hitting record highs this summer, the Department of Environment is monitoring the effect this is having on the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease.
Brainstorming solutions to stony coral disease
Coral disease experts from throughout the Caribbean met in Cayman Tuesday morning to brainstorm and share information about stony coral tissue loss disease.
Scientists working on probiotic to help fight coral disease
In the ongoing battle against stony coral tissue loss disease, samples of coral from the Cayman Islands are being examined by scientists in a bid to create a probiotic that may help ward off the disease that has infected reefs across Grand Cayman.
DoE urges Easter travellers to help protect Sister Islands from coral disease
With the Easter holidays around the corner, many divers, snorkellers and boaters will be heading to the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for a break, prompting the Department of Environment to advise travellers to help prevent the deadly Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease from spreading to the Sister Islands.
Conch divers urged to prevent spreading deadly coral disease
With the official opening of conch and whelk season on 1 Nov., the Department of Environment is advising members of the public heading into the water to take precautions to avoid spreading the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease.
Fundraising under way for East End coral reef protection
Dive operator Ocean Frontiers has launched fundraising efforts to help combat the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease at 55 dive sites in East End.
Corals get their own festival as battle against deadly disease continues
The first ever Coral Fest will be held in the Cayman Islands on Saturday, 6 Nov. to celebrate the reefs that surround the islands and to educate the public on the challenges they are facing, such as the encroaching stony coral tissue loss disease.
Mixing it up: East End stony coral antibiotic efforts get a boost
Divers tackling stony coral tissue loss disease in East End have received a helping hand in the form of a powerful food mixer that can be used to combine underwater epoxy with the antibiotic used to stop the spread of the disease on infected corals.
Research sheds new light on stony coral disease
New research has revealed that the deadly stony coral tissue loss disease that is ravaging the coral population around Florida, Grand Cayman and other Caribbean islands is most likely caused by a virus, rather than by bacteria, as had been previously thought.
Stony coral disease continues to spread
Stony coral tissue loss disease is continuing to spread around the coast line of Grand Cayman, from West Bay, along the northern edge of the island, as far the eastern edge of Frank Sound.
Deadly coral disease spreads east
The Department of Environment has confirmed that stony coral tissue loss disease has spread eight miles in either direction of its original location after it was first spotted in Cayman’s waters 10 months ago.
