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Antibiotics for coral reefs

2024/9/6
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我作为一名环境记者,亲身前往博奈尔岛,目睹了当地珊瑚礁的健康状况,这让我对全球珊瑚礁的未来充满希望。然而,即使在博奈尔岛,也存在珊瑚白化和疾病蔓延等问题。 气候变化是导致珊瑚礁衰退的主要因素之一,它会导致海水温度升高,珊瑚白化,最终可能导致珊瑚死亡。此外,污染、海岸开发和过度捕捞等因素也加剧了珊瑚礁的衰退。 目前,加勒比海地区正在蔓延一种名为“石珊瑚组织损失病”(SCTLD)的疾病,这种疾病能够迅速杀死珊瑚。为了对抗这种疾病,科学家们正在尝试使用抗生素疗法,即使用类似牙膏的阿莫西林糊剂涂抹在受感染的珊瑚上,以阻止疾病的蔓延。这种方法在一定程度上取得了成功,但大规模应用仍然面临挑战。 除了抗生素疗法,科学家们还在探索使用益生菌来增强珊瑚的抗病能力,并通过珊瑚礁修复和建立珊瑚基因库等措施来保护珊瑚礁。然而,所有这些方法都只是权宜之计,最终只有减少气候变化才能从根本上拯救珊瑚礁。

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Benji Jones, an environmental correspondent, explains why Bonaire's coral reef is thriving despite global reef decline. The reef's health is attributed to conservation efforts and its location outside the hurricane belt. Coral reefs play a crucial role in coastal protection, marine life habitats, and tourism.
  • Bonaire's reef thrives due to conservation and location.
  • Coral reefs act as natural seawalls and support marine life.
  • Reefs are vital for tourism and local economies.

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Vox’s Benji Jones takes us diving in a coral reef to learn how scientists are trying to save them.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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