Which of the following is false regarding coral bleaching?
A) By the end of 2000 30 percent of reefs were lost.
B) It is only occurring in the southern hemisphere.
C) It may be caused by global warming.
D) It may be caused by local pollution and sedimentation.

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Coral bleaching is not limited to the southern hemisphere and is occurring globally. It is a result of various stress factors including global warming, local pollution, and sedimentation. While 30% of reefs were lost by the end of 2000, the extent of coral bleaching continues to be a significant threat to coral reef ecosystems worldwide.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Coral Bleaching