Coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands are under attack from the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease. With assistance from the Office of Insular Affairs, the USVI DPNR partners to save coral reefs which protect coastal resources and are home to vibrant fisheries resources, providing food and bolstering tourism industries in the territory. Learn more in this conversation with: Matt Warham, Director of the Coral Reef Initiative at the Department of Planning and Natural Resources in the United States Virgin Islands.

Introduction and Welcome

OIA Funds DPNR to Fight SCTLD - 1:15
Stony Tissue Coral Loss Disease and Spread to the USVI - 1:25
Magnitude of Damage to Coral Reefs in the USVI - 2:17
What are the Causes? – 3:06
Outreach Phase and Steps to Counter the Disease – 5:12
How to Kill the Disease; Treating Corals with Antibiotics – 7:07
Visit the one stop shop at vicoraldisease.org – 9:58
Partnerships to Protect the USVI Coral Reefs – 10:34
Is the Invasive Lion Fish Still a Threat? – 13:15
Work with Other Territories – 15:24
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force and Opportunities to Advocate for the USVI – 16:37

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