Which outcome occurs when coral bleaching weakens coral skeletons?

💡 Explanation

Coral bleaching leads to reduced deposition of calcium carbonate due to loss of zooxanthellae; reduced calcification weakens coral such that they are more readily damaged by wave energy, because less energy absorbed. Therefore, wave actions erode reef structure, exposing interiors rather than strengthening it.

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