The most dominant cause of coral reef die-off is ocean warming driven by global climate change, which causes widespread coral bleaching by disrupting the symbiotic relationship between corals and their algae.

CURRENT STATE

Rising sea temperatures have led to frequent and severe coral bleaching events worldwide, causing large-scale coral mortality and degradation of reef ecosystems. This thermal stress weakens corals, making them vulnerable to disease and reducing their reproductive capacity.

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