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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

coral bleaching  

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  • Information The paling in color of corals resulting from a loss of symbiotic algae. Bleaching occurs in response to physiological shock in response to abrupt changes in temperature, salinity, and turbidity.

    Created: 3/4/26

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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    bleaching (coral) (en)
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    Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

    coral reef bleaching (en)

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