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?(1 point)

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The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.
The coral in the reef will gain more zooxanthellae.

The coral reef will undergo a period of intense growth.
The coral reef will undergo a period of intense growth.

The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.
The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.

The corals in the reef will immediately die.

The coral reef will experience a bleaching event.