word
Coral bleaching
KOR-ul BLEE-ching
/ˈkɔːrəl ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
coralbleaching
Dictionary meaning
A stress response in coral reefs in which corals expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues when subjected to elevated water temperatures or other stressors, causing them to turn white and become vulnerable to disease and death.
Examples
- The Great Barrier Reef has experienced repeated coral bleaching events linked to rising sea temperatures.
- Coral bleaching threatens the biodiversity of tropical marine ecosystems worldwide.
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