Since the 1900s, sea surface temperatures over the great barrier reef have been gradually increasing. these rising ocean temperatures have caused coral bleaching. coral bleaching occurs when corals lose the symbiotic algae that give them their coloring and are their main source of energy. severely bleached corals usually develop disease and eventually die. how might coral bleaching affect ecosystem stability in the great barrier reef?
a. species that depend on the coral for protection and food will decline.
b. predators will adapt and find alternative food sources.
c. genetic and species diversity will increase.
d. vulnerable species will migrate to environments with healthy corals.
