Refer to the Newsela article "Climate Change in Hawaii and U.S. Tropical Islands."

How does the article make a connection between humans and animals?

It points out that animals are reliant on humans for support and caretaking.
It points out that animals are reliant on humans for support and caretaking.

It hints that coral disease outbreaks will not only affect marine life but can affect humans as well.
It hints that coral disease outbreaks will not only affect marine life but can affect humans as well.

It suggests that tourists will stop visiting islands because they won't want to swim and snorkel around bleached coral reefs.
It suggests that tourists will stop visiting islands because they won't want to swim and snorkel around bleached coral reefs.

It states that the loss of animal habitats due to climate change will directly affect people's source of food and income.

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The article makes a connection between humans and animals by stating that the loss of animal habitats due to climate change will directly affect people's source of food and income. This highlights the interdependence of human well-being and the health of animal ecosystems in Hawaii and U.S. tropical islands.