To which does coral bleaching refer?
A)The killing of coral formations by chlorine bleach pollution.
B)The replacement of normal,colored algae by white algae.
C)The loss of algae from the coral.
D)The process whereby coral change color to avoid detection by predators.

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Coral bleaching refers to the loss of algae (zooxanthellae) from the coral, causing it to turn white or pale. This loss of algae occurs due to various factors such as high water temperatures, pollution, and ocean acidification.

To Which Does Coral Bleaching Refer