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Probiotic Breakthrough: Hope for Coral Health Recovery

6/5/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the Smithsonian Marine Station reveals that the bacterial probiotic McH1-7 can effectively slow the devastating stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) in affected corals. This innovative approach presents a sustainable solution, steering clear of antibiotic resistance, and holds hope for preserving coral health throughout the Caribbean.

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A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at the Smithsonian Marine Station reveals that the bacterial probiotic McH1-7 can effectively slow the devastating stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) in affected corals. This innovative approach presents a sustainable solution, steering clear of antibiotic resistance, and holds hope for preserving coral health throughout the Caribbean.