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noun

  • The process by which corals expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, typically due to stress from warmer water temperatures, causing them to turn completely white and become vulnerable to disease and death.

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"Every global coral bleaching event has been during an El Nino year," said Clint Oakley, a coral scientist at Victoria University of Wellington.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"This is the most geographically extensive analysis of coral bleaching surveys ever done," said Sean Connolly, a senior scientist at the Smithsonian.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

  • underwater desertification
  • aquatic pallor
  • reef whitening
  • ghost reef formation
  • thermal stress response

Possible Antonyms

  • coral recovery
  • thriving marine ecosystem
  • vibrant reef life
  • reef resilience
  • symbiotic health

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