Which of the following is NOT correct regarding coral bleaching?
A)The 1998 El Niño event caused the die-off of an estimated 30% of the worldʹs reefs
B)Coral reefs are under pressure from overfishing,pollution,sedimentation,and global warming.
C)Scientists have identified the reasons polyps eject their algae.
D)The warming of sea-surface temperatures is a great threat to coral.

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The statement "Scientists have identified the reasons polyps eject their algae" is incorrect. While scientists have identified the process of coral bleaching, the specific reasons for polyps ejecting their algae are still being researched and debated.

Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Regarding Coral Bleaching