2. Two areas that are experiencing coral bleaching are Hawaii, and Jamaica. Coral bleaching occurs as a result in increased water temperatures that cause the coral to release the algae that they need for food. The reason it is called bleaching is because when this happens, the coral loses all of its color. In Hawaii, the coral reef plays a significant role in protecting the beaches form erosion. If there is beach erosion, it will cost from 250 million to as much as 6 billion dollars to repair. Presently, even though the coral reef in Hawaii has experienced bleaching, it is in pretty good condition, but if we don’t attempt to make changes, the condition will get worse, affecting the ecosystem. As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are able to
