Question

How can a hurricane be beneficial to a coral reef?(1 point)
Responses

It may break off some coral fragments and allow them to reproduce
It may break off some coral fragments and allow them to reproduce

It may wipe out some of the fish that eat the corals
It may wipe out some of the fish that eat the corals

It may slow down coral bleaching
It may slow down coral bleaching

All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above.

Hurricanes can fragment corals (allowing asexual reproduction), reduce populations of coral predators, and mix/cool surface waters which can reduce thermal stress and bleaching.