Climate Change Threats (IMAGE)

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Climate Change Threats

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Drops in pH signal more acidic waters, which can hinder a coral's ability to build its skeleton, while extreme warmth can make it expel the photosynthetic algae that provide much of its food energy.

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© Emily Rivest.

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