EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE CORAL REEFS
Global warming is having derogatory effects on the marine environment. Even an increase of 1 degree Celsius of temperature in the sea will lead to wiping out of the coral reefs which are natural homes for many underwater animals (Nwf.org, 2015). Increase in temperature leads to “coral bleaching” or separation of algae from the corals (Floridakeys.noaa.gov, 2015). The algae and the coral reefs otherwise have a symbiotic relationship between the two, but the increase in the temperature of the oceanic water the algae gets detached from the coral reefs, thus making the corals white in color. The corals this Continue reading...
