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Coral bleaching
Coral bleaching refers to coral that lose their bright, vibrant colors and turn white. This happens when coral get stressed and "expel" the microscopic bacteria that live on them and give them their bright colors. Stressors include changes in ocean temperature and lack of sufficient nutrients.
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