Coral bleaching primarily affects the biodiversity of the water. When corals bleach, they lose their vibrant colors and the vital symbiotic relationship with the algae (zooxanthellae) that live in their tissues. This not only impacts the corals themselves but also disrupts the entire marine ecosystem that relies on coral reefs for habitat and food sources. While coral bleaching can have indirect effects on the temperature and acidity of the water, its most direct and significant impact is on biodiversity.
Coral bleaching affects(1 point)
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the color of the water.
the color of the water.
the temperature of the water.
the temperature of the water.
the acidity of the water.
the acidity of the water.
the biodiversity of the water.
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