Mote finds disease-resistant coral for Florida reefs
By The BriefBrief
Mote Marine Laboratory reports disease-resistant coral strains from a four-year study, offering hope for Florida reef restoration.
WHO:Mote Marine Laboratory scientists
WHAT:Discovery of disease-resistant coral strains that may help restore Florida’s depleted reefs
WHEN:Jul 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM ET
WHERE:Sarasota County, Florida
WHY:The breakthrough follows a four-year study targeting stony coral tissue loss disease, one of the fastest-spreading and most destructive marine outbreaks.
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