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Solutions today for reefs tomorrow

Welcome to the CDHC
The Coral Health and Disease Consortium is a collective of scientists focused on preserving and protecting coral reef ecosystems.
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What is Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease?
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All About Coral Reproduction
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Explore Some Common Coral Diseases
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Become a Member
Contact us to join the CDHC and contribute to the consortium
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Coral Biology

Learn more about essential principles in coral biology.

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SCTLD

About Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease and the areas it’s affecting.

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Coral Diseases

Learn more about some of the most common coral diseases.

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Protocols & Video Tutorials

Current protocols, laboratory methods and techniques to support coral health.

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Coral Image Gallery

View and download imagery of the various coral species we study.

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Educational

Educational materials for teachers and kids, and citizen science projects and groups.

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About CDHC

The CDHC is a network of scientists, managers, and agency representatives devoted to understanding coral health and disease.

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Coral Disease and Health Consortium
Hollings Marine Laboratory
331 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412 USA

Email: cdhc.coral@noaa.gov