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Which of these is the most significant cause of 'coral bleaching'?
AOverfishing
BIncrease in ocean temperature
CPlastic pollution
DShip anchors
✓ Correct Answer: B — Increase in ocean temperature
Warmer water causes corals to expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, turning them white.
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