Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Threatens Caribbean ReefsCEFR A1
13 May 2025
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Renaldo Matamoro, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- Coral reefs are important for marine life.
- Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is harming corals.
- This disease spreads easily in warm water.
- Infected corals show dead tissue spots.
- SCTLD can kill corals quickly.
- Local experts are trying to help affected corals.
Difficult words
- coral — A type of marine animal found in oceans.corals
- disease — An illness that affects living things.
- harm — To cause damage or injury.harming
- infected — Having a disease or germs.
- local — Nearby or in the same area.
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Discussion questions
- Why are coral reefs important for marine life?
- What do you think can be done to help corals?
- Have you seen any coral reefs? What were they like?
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