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What is Coral Bleaching?
                 Coral bleaching occurs when coral reefs experience significant stress due to factors such as

                 temperature rise or pollution. Here’s how it happens:
                    •  Corals have a symbiotic relationship with algae. These tiny algae live inside coral tissues and
                     provide essential nutrients to the coral in exchange for a protected environment.

                    •  When water temperatures rise or pollution increases, the algae become stressed and expel
                     themselves from the coral. Without the algae, the corals lose their vibrant colour and turn

                     white.
                    •  This process, called coral bleaching, weakens the corals, making them more susceptible to
                     diseases and sometimes leading to their death. Bleached corals can survive for a short time

                     but are under extreme stress, which affects the overall health of the reef and the marine life
                     that depends on it.




























                                                                                         21 st  Century   #Media Literacy
                                                                                             Skills
                           Video Session
                     Watch the video of “Coral Reefs 101 | National Geographic“ at the given link:

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiULxLLP32s  OR  scan  the  QR  code  and
                     answer the following questions:
                     1.   What is coral bleaching, and what causes it?



                     2.   How can individuals contribute to the preservation of coral reefs?









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