Summary They are some the ocean's tiniest inhabitants. On coral reefs, microorganisms are copious creatures. But in a world that's invisible to the naked eye, drastic changes are taking place. Throughout Florida, scientists painstakingly work to identify key players within this microbial community. Recent breakthroughs revealed a direct link between a human pathogen and a devastating coral disease. With corals under immense stress, experts are using advanced genetic tools and a former aquarium "pest" to better comprehend these microscopic organisms. With experimental sites in the lab and in the sea, what will microbes reveal about coral health? How do human activities impact the microbial balance on the reef?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Peter Thomas Craig Sechler Lad Akins Erik Cordes
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Jun 12, 2012
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WPBT Community Television Foundation of South Florida Inc.
Summary They are some the ocean's tiniest inhabitants. On coral reefs, microorganisms are copious creatures. But in a world that's invisible to the naked eye, drastic changes are taking place. Throughout Florida, scientists painstakingly work to identify key players within this microbial community. Recent breakthroughs revealed a direct link between a human pathogen and a devastating coral disease. With corals under immense stress, experts are using advanced genetic tools and a former aquarium "pest" to better comprehend these microscopic organisms. With experimental sites in the lab and in the sea, what will microbes reveal about coral health? How do human activities impact the microbial balance on the reef?
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Jun 12, 2012
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WPBT Community Television Foundation of South Florida Inc.
