Explain how an abiotic factor (stronger storms, warmer oceans, or lower ocean pH) can affect populations in a coral reef ecosyst

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Explain how an abiotic factor (stronger storms, warmer oceans, or lower ocean pH) can affect populations in a coral reef ecosyst

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RUDIKE [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-19T07:30:17+03:00

Answer:

Climate change leads to: A warming ocean: causes thermal stress that contributes to coral bleaching and infectious disease.

Explanation:

Sea level rise: may lead to increases in sedimentation for reefs located near land-based sources of sediment. Sedimentation runoff can lead to the smothering of coral.