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Bleached coral is a sign that(1 point)
the water’s pH is basic.
only algae live in the reef.
the biodiversity of the reef is stable.
the water is too warm.
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the water is too warm.
Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) under stress—most commonly from elevated sea temperatures—causing the coral to turn white.
Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) under stress—most commonly from elevated sea temperatures—causing the coral to turn white.
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