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What are the causes of coral bleaching?

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Coral bleaching is primarily caused by environmental stressors such as increased water temperatures, pollution, overexposure to sunlight, and ocean acidification. These stressors can lead to the expulsion of the algae living in the coral tissue, causing the coral to turn white or pale. Other factors such as disease outbreaks and changes in salinity levels can also contribute to coral bleaching.

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