Coral bleaching primarily affects the biodiversity of the water. When corals experience stress due to factors such as increased water temperature or pollution, they expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, leading to a loss of color (bleaching) and a decrease in the overall health of the coral ecosystem. This loss can have a significant impact on the biodiversity of marine life that depends on healthy coral reefs.
Coral bleaching affects(1 point)
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the acidity of the water.
the acidity of the water.
the color of the water.
the color of the water.
the temperature of the water.
the temperature of the water.
the biodiversity of the water.
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