Coral bleaching affects(1 point)

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the biodiversity of the water.
the biodiversity of the water.

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

Answer 1

Coral bleaching primarily affects the biodiversity of the water. When corals experience bleaching, they expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, leading to a loss of color and vital nutrients. This loss can disrupt the entire marine ecosystem, affecting species diversity, habitat structures, and food webs associated with coral reefs.