Treating Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

The State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources is issuing an RFQ to conduct a research study evaluating the transmission risk of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) to Hawaiian coral species and to test the efficacy of two established treatments (amoxicillin paste and Ocean Alchemists Base2b) in halting disease progression. The awardee will design, build, and operate a flow‑through laboratory system that mimics natural reef conditions, treat infected coral fragments, document lesion progression, and perform molecular sequencing to assess tissue health. The contract is a fixed‑price, all‑inclusive job lasting approximately twelve months, with deliverables including standard operating procedures, weekly observations, molecular data, quarterly progress reports, and a final comprehensive report.