bleaching
CEFR: B2
The loss of vibrant color and essential algae from corals in response to elevated sea temperatures and stress.
Synonyms
- algal expulsion
- coral whitening
Common Collocations
- coral bleaching
- mass bleaching event
- severe bleaching
Example Sentence
Severe marine heatwaves triggered widespread coral bleaching across hundreds of kilometers of the Great Barrier Reef.