Coral Disease Mapping Tool

Field Guide to Coral Diseases and Other Causes of Coral Mortality

Identification keys for coral diseases and signs of predation

The keys provided are an essential tool allow the separation of similar damage characteristics leading to the identification of the type of coral damage based on field observations. Identification can be achieved by choosing the most appropriate description presented.

Acroporid Corals (staghorn, elkhorn and fused staghorn coral)

All scleractinian (stony corals except Acroporids)