Characterization of relative genotypic disease resistance in ESA Acropora spp. with special focus on nursery-reared corals.
Despite over a decade of dedicated research focus on etiology of diseases affecting Acropora palmata and A. cervicornis, many crucial aspects remain completely unknown. Questions as basic as the nature/identity of severe and devastating disease signs affe...
Determination of fertilization, larval survivorship and competency period for ESA broadcasting corals
Understanding of early life history, recruitment limitations and population enhancement of ESA listed corals are Recovery Actions in the Acropora Recovery Plan and priorities listed in the 2016 CRCP rfp. This proposal addresses this need for Caribbean lis...