coral bleaching (Q435)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues, usually due to increased sea temperatures, leaving them white and more susceptible to disease.
- bleach coral
- bleaching of the coral
- bleaching of coral
- bleaching of corals
- bleached coral
- corals bleached
- mass bleaching of corals
- widespread bleaching
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | coral bleaching |
Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues, usually due to increased sea temperatures, leaving them white and more susceptible to disease. |
|
Statements
Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues, usually due to increased sea temperatures, leaving them white and more susceptible to disease. This process, driven by warmer seas, ocean acidification, and pollution, can lead to coral death if prolonged. Between 2014 and 2017, over 75% of the world’s tropical reefs experienced unprecedented bleaching.
1 reference