The Florida Keys: What is happening to the reef tract and why?
Overview:Corals in the Florida Keys: Here are some observations of Florida Keys corals over the past 30+ years. Eugene Shinn has been visiting the same coral heads documenting changes in their health, size, and shape as well as changes in the surrounding environments of these coral heads.
USEPA Study: An USEPA funded study was conducted in the Florida Keys to document changes over a period of years to note if reefs are getting healthier, remaining the same, or declining. The conclusion is that reefs are in a decline and that the occurrence of diseases among corals has been rising. Some common reef diseases are displayed.
