Close-up of coral bleaching and algae growth.

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Coral bleaching is displayed on polyps of this brain coral (Diploria strigosa). The bleaching is thought to be caused by stress, and is sometimes attributed to higher than normal water temperatures.

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Location: Roatan, Honduras, Central America
Photo credit: © Stephen Frink / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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