Unraveling the Mystery of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in Belize

Belize

Hipolito Novelo | 26 July 2023

Stony coral tissue loss disease, which relentlessly sweeps through Belize's delicate coral reef ecosystems, is of grave concern to the country and its blue economy. Intrepid conservationists are coming up with some solutions.

In the following news feature for Channel 5 News, reporter Hipolito Novelo, in collaboration with freelancer Jose Sanchez reporting for PGTV and Channel 7, embarks on a journey to uncover the devastating impact of this enigmatic disease on Belize's coral reefs and what it all means for everyday Belizeans.

This TV feature was produced with support from Internews' Earth Journalism Network. It was first broadcast by Channel 5 News on July 25, 2023. A transcript is available here.

Banner image: Footage from "Diving into the Depths: Unravelling the Mystery of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease!" / Credit: Hipolito Novelo/Channel 5.