Coral bleaching refers to
A) the killing of coral formations by chlorine bleach pollution.
B) the replacement of normal, colored algae by white algae.
C) the loss of algae from the coral.
D) the process whereby corol change color to avoid detection by predators.

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Coral bleaching refers to the loss of algae from the coral. The algae provide the coral with the energy they need to survive and also give them their vibrant colors. When the algae leave, the coral turns white and is more susceptible to disease and death.

Coral Bleaching Refers to