No 4 - The Staghorn Coral

Like other corals, the Staghorn Coral faces the many threats that are impacting reefs globally. The principal threat is the rise in sea temperature associated with climate change. This leads to coral bleaching, where the symbiotic algae are expelled, leaving the corals weak and vulnerable to an increasing variety of harmful diseases. Climate change is also the expected cause of more extreme weather incidents and the increase in ocean acidification. These global threats are compounded by localised threats from pollution, destructive fishing practices, invasive species and human developments.

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