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Encyclopedia of Earth: Global Warming Takes a Toll on Coral Reefs

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Article describing damage caused to coral reefs in the Caribbean after an extended period of extreme heat in 2005 that raised the ocean temperature in that area. The potential, devastating consequences to humans of coral reef destruction are also explained. The list of other threats to coral reefs includes disease, pollution, climate change, and overfishing. (Published March 21, 2009)

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climate change, global warming, coral reefs
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coral bleaching, coral disease, coral pathogen, coral reef damage, coral reef disease, coral reef management, coral reef threat, impact of climate change, impact of global warming, reef management, zooxanthellae, eastern caribbean disease, coral reef
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)