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Algae enhance the growth of bacteria that chokes corals by removingoxygen. As the coral die, more room becomes available for algae growth. (Image credit: David Burdick)
Photographer
David Burdick
Collection
Coral Kingdom
Keywords
Coral Reefs
Stress Algae