Deadly sea urchin epidemic spreads, causes major threat to coral reefs

Tel Aviv University experts warn: A deadly epidemic among sea urchins in the Red Sea has spread to the Indian Ocean, posing a major threat to coral reefs around the world.

The sea urchin Diadema setosum before (left) and after (right) mortality. The white skeleton is exposed following tissue disintegration and loss of spines.

(photo credit: TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY)

ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

MAY 23, 2024 18:00

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