Skip to content

  An official website of the United States government. Here's how you know we're official.

  Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
  Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Solutions today for reefs tomorrow

  • Home
  • Contact us
Menu
  • Home
  • Contact us
Search
CDHC logo
  • About CDHC
    • Mission
    • Join the CDHC
  • Coral Biology
    • Coral Polyp Anatomy
    • Microscopic Anatomy
    • Skeletal Anatomy
    • Coral Reproduction
  • Coral Diseases
    • Characterized Diseases
      • White Band Disease
      • White Plague
      • White Syndromes of the Western Atlantic
      • Black Band Disease
      • Dark Spot Disease
      • Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)
    • Glossary of Terms
      • Disease-Related
      • Coral Anatomy and Histopathology
    • Lesion Terminology & Assessment
  • Outbreak Investigation
    • Collection Techniques
    • Coral Disease Assessment Form
    • Coral Disease ID Key
    • Diagnostic Decision Tree
    • Field Diagnosis
    • Field Guides
    • Outbreak Training Modules
    • Permitting
    • Precautions
  • Research Protocols
    • Laboratory
    • Field
    • Coral Genomics
    • Educational
    • Publications
Menu
  • About CDHC
    • Mission
    • Join the CDHC
  • Coral Biology
    • Coral Polyp Anatomy
    • Microscopic Anatomy
    • Skeletal Anatomy
    • Coral Reproduction
  • Coral Diseases
    • Characterized Diseases
      • White Band Disease
      • White Plague
      • White Syndromes of the Western Atlantic
      • Black Band Disease
      • Dark Spot Disease
      • Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD)
    • Glossary of Terms
      • Disease-Related
      • Coral Anatomy and Histopathology
    • Lesion Terminology & Assessment
  • Outbreak Investigation
    • Collection Techniques
    • Coral Disease Assessment Form
    • Coral Disease ID Key
    • Diagnostic Decision Tree
    • Field Diagnosis
    • Field Guides
    • Outbreak Training Modules
    • Permitting
    • Precautions
  • Research Protocols
    • Laboratory
    • Field
    • Coral Genomics
    • Educational
    • Publications

For Teachers and Kids

About CDHC

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

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science logo

Funding support provided by NOAA CRCP

Web hosting by NOAA NCCOS

Related Links

  • NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
  • NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
  • NOAA Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS)
  • NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
  • FDEP Florida’s Coral Reef
  • NOAA Fisheries: Coral Disease
  • NOAA Coral Reef Watch Program

Contact Us

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

Email: cdhc.coral@noaa.gov

USA.gov | Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Ocean Service

Privacy Policy | Website Disclaimer | Survey | Freedom of Information Act

Website Owner: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science © 2023