What does the waters of northwest of Malaysia and northeast of Australia have in common? Both areas are host to a variety of coral species. But with the world heating up due to global warming, what does the future hold for this crucial reef building species? Coral bleaching - where corals expel the colourful algae that live in them, exposing their white coral skeleton. If conditions continue to persist, it could lead to the death of the coral as each polyp relies on the algae's photosynthesis to supplement it's food. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Level 1 heatwave alert a few weeks ago while researchers have Great Barrier Reef has reported mass bleaching in the Southern parts. We can only hope the temperatures return to normal, and our reefs can bounce back! #naturaltranslation #coralbleaching #climatechange #resilience
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