Answer in Microbiology for Blue #245916
April 9th, 2023
What is coral bleaching and what is responsible for this bleaching
Coral bleaching happens when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white. But there’s a lot more to it than that. Coral are bright and colorful because of microscopic algae called zooxanthellae. The zooxanthellae live within the coral in a mutually beneficial relationship, each helping the other survive.