Why Coral Reefs React to Seasonal Ocean Temperature Shifts
• Coral reefs are highly susceptible to seasonal ocean temperature shifts, leading to coral bleaching.
• Climate change and local stressors exacerbate the vulnerability of coral reefs to temperature fluctuations.
• Protecting coral reefs requires global efforts to reduce emissions and local actions to manage stressors and restore habitats.
Coral reefs threatened by ocean temperature shifts
Coral reefs, known as the 'rainforests of the sea,' are diverse and valuable ecosystems that provide shelter, breeding grounds, and food for marine species. They are increasingly threatened by climate change, especially seasonal ocean temperature changes.
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