The conclusion is that the pillar corals are heavily dependent on the sunlight in order to survive and flourish.
In warm waters, other organisms compete with them, and the pillar corals are out-competed, so the sunlight is blocked, partially, or totally, so they are not able to function.
Because they are not able to function, the pillar corals are dying out, thus living space for other organisms to take their niche in the ecosystem.
Piedmont is the second-largest geographical region of Georgia. Rolling hills and valleys mainly comprise the Piedmont. This region comprises a third of the state and holds the largest population. The elevations of the region are quite tall and can range up to 1700 feet.
