The Caribbean region is considered a coral disease hotspot, with over 20 documented diseases and syndromes affecting over 20 species of corals. One motile marine pathogen family, Vibrionaceae, which is responsible for 50% of coral diseases, is strongly thermodependent, thus warming sea-surface temperatures, driven by pollution and global climate change,...

As coastal or nearshore environments experience rising sea levels, warming and acidification in addition to pollution from upland watersheds, coastal cities, and industrial development, ecosystems are significantly impacted. While this is happening on a global scale, monitoring as well as solutions and mitigations need to be enacted at the local level....