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...supporting biodiversity. However, rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching events, where corals expel the symbiotic algae living within their tissues, resulting in the loss of their vibrant...
drimnotes Oct 2, 2025 5 0
...nd changes in sea levels. These factors pose significant threats to marine species, including fish, corals, and marine mammals. Questions: 1. What is the main topic of the lecture? A. Impact of Defore...
drimnotes Oct 1, 2025 2 0
..., often called the 'rainforests of the sea,' are crucial habitats for numerous marine species. When corals experience stress due to increased water temperatures, they expel the algae living in their t...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 1 0
...eat to marine organisms that rely on calcium carbonate to build their shells and skeletons, such as corals, mollusks, and certain types of plankton. The increasing acidity of the oceans makes it harde...
drimnotes Sep 25, 2025 0 0
...cosystems that support a vast array of marine species. When exposed to prolonged high temperatures, corals expel the algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn white or 'bleach.' Without the ...
drimnotes Sep 24, 2025 0 0
...f photosynthesis and the health of coral reefs. When water temperatures rise beyond optimal levels, corals may expel their zooxanthellae in a stress response known as coral bleaching. This event leave...
drimnotes Sep 17, 2025 7 0