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Aside from invasives like the crown-of-thorns starfish, what other factor is killing the Great Barrier Reef?

O increased temperatures
O overactive algae
O reactive forms of oxygen
O coral bleaching

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Answer:

increased temperatures

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperatures are increasing in the ocean because of ocean warming, by climate change. The heat in the ocean stresses healthy corals, which drains them of their vibrant colors, known as bleaching.

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