Coral Bleaching
⭐ MasteredCoral bleaching happens when corals lose the algae living in their tissues, usually because the water is too warm. Without the algae, corals turn white and can die.
Coral reefs support about a quarter of all marine species, although they cover a small part of the ocean floor.
All about Coral Bleaching
Coral bleaching happens when corals lose the algae living in their tissues, usually because the water is too warm. Without the algae, corals turn white and can die.
Coral reefs support a huge share of ocean life.
Coral reefs are made of tiny animals called corals, which live in partnership with algae. The algae give the coral its colour and food.
A bleached coral is not dead straight away, but it is weakened and can die if the water stays warm for a long time. Coral reefs are home to many fish and other sea creatures, so protecting them matters for the whole ocean.
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Real-life uses of Coral Bleaching
- Studying ocean warming
- Protecting reefs
- Learning about climate change
Frequently asked questions about Coral Bleaching
What causes coral bleaching?
Warm water making corals lose their algae.
What colour do bleached corals turn?
White.