Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that occurs when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white. This happens because coral expels the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues. This algae is crucial for coral health, providing food through photosynthesis and giving them their color. When coral is stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, they expel these algae, leading to bleaching. Coral bleaching is a direct consequence of climate change and po