Which of the following changes to the environment will have the MOST universal effect on coral reefs despite their particular geographic location in the oceans?
A)Increased water temperatures from El Nino effects and/or global climate change.
B)Increased salinity from diversion of freshwater for human use.
C)Increased oxygen concentrations from algal blooms due to nutrient pollution.
D)Increased predation by parrot fish due to overfishing.

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Increased water temperatures from El Nino effects and/or global climate change have a universal effect on coral reefs by causing coral bleaching, which can lead to the death of corals regardless of their specific geographic location.

Which of the Following Changes to the Environment Will Have