coral bleaching
Coral bleaching refers to the process where corals lose their vibrant colors due to stress and expel their symbiotic algae, turning them pale or completely white, ultimately leading to their death.
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- coral bleaching events
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- coral reef destruction
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- coral reef fish diversity
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- endangered marine life
- marine animals and color perception
- marine conservation
- marine photosynthesis
- ocean acidification
- ocean conservation
- preservation of coral reefs