Coral Disease Outbreak Investigation Training Modules

The CDHC has developed a course curriculum for training managers, scientists, and responders to design and launch a coral disease outbreak investigation. Click the below links to access the course module PDF, and use the toggle on-off option in the document to access presenter’s notes.

Module 1

Background, Definitions, and Overview of the Process

Module 2

Structure and Function of the Response Network

Module 3

How do you recognize coral disease?

Module 4

Survey Methods for Defining Outbreak Area & Extent

Module 5

Methods for Collecting Tissue for Biological Analyses

Module 6

Sample Processing Methods for Biological Analyses

Module 7

Resolution of an Outbreak Investigation

Module 8

Special Considerations for Contaminant Sampling

Supporting Information

Video Protocols of Sample Collection Techniques