In a small bay that contains a coral reef, the water temperature has remained the same for decades. Recently, scientists discovered that the water temperature in the bay has increased by 1°C. Which is most likely to happen? A. The corals in the reef will immediately die.
B. The coral reef will undergo a period of intense growth.
C. The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
D. The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.