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the effect of global warming on coral reefs

El Nino events bring warmer waters to areas previously accustomed to year round temperature consistency. Warmer water temperatures brought on by climate change stress corals because they are very sensitive to changes in temperature. Higher sea temperatures from global warming have already caused major coral bleaching events. Bleaching occurs when corals respond to the stress of warmer temperatures by expelling the colorful algae that live within them. Reducing overall global warming pollution is essential to minimize ocean temperature increases causing coral bleaching.