Coral Bleaching in the Red Sea - Impact of Climate Change (00000280)
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Description: Coral bleaching in the Red Sea is an alarming phenomenon caused by global warming and the emission of greenhouse gases. The high temperatures and increased sunlight lead to the warming of the sea water. Even slight fluctuations in temperature and changes in salinity can result in coral losing their color. This image captures the effects of these environmental changes on the fascinating underwater world of the Red Sea.
Location: Sinai, Ras Mohammad, Egypt
Date of Capture: 05.10.1995