Answer to Question #245916 in Microbiology for Blue

Question

What is coral bleaching and what is responsible for this bleaching

Answer 1

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.