Bleached coral is a sign that the water is too warm. Coral bleaching typically occurs when corals are stressed by elevated water temperatures, which can lead to the expulsion of the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, causing the corals to turn white or "bleach."
Bleached coral is a sign that(1 point)
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only algae live in the reef.
only algae live in the reef.
the biodiversity of the reef is stable.
the biodiversity of the reef is stable.
the water’s pH is basic.
the water’s pH is basic.
the water is too warm.
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