Fascinating work, though I’d argue the real takeaway is about infrastructure, not just detection. If dogs are picking up unsafe levels, the water system’s already failed both species.

Sobering numbers. This level of mortality matters because:
- Coral structure loss means instant habitat loss for marine life.
- Dead coral shifts reef chemistry, making regrowth harder.
- Tourism and fishing economies take a direct hit.
Bleaching isn’t just an ecological crisis, it’s economic.

Totally get the frustration, but I’d add that sponsorships like this are exactly why we need stronger guardrails on corporate involvement in science outreach. Without them, “educational” events risk becoming PR platforms.

Completely. Those updates aren’t just academic, they drive:
1. Early variant detection for public health response.
2. Guidance on vaccine strain selection.
3. Hospital readiness planning for surges.
👉 Data gaps ripple far beyond the CDC dashboard.