“An Extremely Violent Global Pandemic” – Mysterious Disease Wipes Out Sea Urchins Worldwide

“This is an extremely violent global pandemic. The Caribbean, Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean are critical regions for the world’s coral reefs, and mortality rates for sea urchins in these areas are very high — over 90 percent. As of now, we have no evidence of this pathogen in Pacific

Ocean sea urchins (where some of the world’s largest and most vital coral reefs are located), but this is something we are actively investigating. This discovery raises concerns that the waterborne ciliate could spread to the Pacific Ocean. Researchers warn that the outbreak is a highly aggressive global pandemic and are leading an international initiative to monitor the disease and protect sea urchins, which are essential for maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems." SciTechDaily