what happens after coral is bleached?

Question

1. the coral dies immedietly
2. the coral releases algae into the ocean
3. the coral produces peroxides
4. the coral is susceptible to starvation
choose one

Answer 1

The most accurate choice from the options provided is:

4. the coral is susceptible to starvation

After coral is bleached, it loses its symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) due to stressors like temperature rise, pollution, or other environmental changes. Without these algae, which provide the coral with essential nutrients and energy through photosynthesis, the coral becomes susceptible to starvation and can ultimately lead to its death if conditions do not improve.