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What is coral bleaching and how does it affect marine ecosystems?

Heat and light stress make corals lose their algae and weaken

CardCoral Bleaching
ID: threat-coral-bleaching

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What it is

Heat and light stress make corals lose their algae and weaken

Why it matters

Coral Bleaching can disrupt marine habitats, species survival, and food-web stability. Its effects often spread beyond the original disturbance through connected ocean systems.

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