Question

A coral reef has rising ocean temperatures that cause coral bleaching. What happens to the fish that need the reef for shelter and food?

(1 point)

The fish populations will get smaller.

The fish will find a brand new reef.

The fish populations will get larger.

The fish will help the coral to recover.

Answer 1

The fish populations will get smaller.

Bleached coral die or lose complexity and food sources, reducing shelter and feeding grounds—so reef-dependent fish decline.