Question

What will happen to coral reefs if nearby mangroves are destroyed?

Sedimentation will occur in intertidal zones instead of coral reefs.
Reef health will decline without the filtration that mangroves provide.
Reefs will receive less sunlight due to increased turbidity in the water.
Carbonate for coral formation will decrease significantly without mangroves.
tbh i think its C. but pls help

Answer 1

The destruction of mangrove forests in the coastal wetlands is drastically decreasing the amount of natural tannins in the water and thus subjecting the nearby coral reefs to undue UV radiation. In effect, the reefs are being sunburned and eventually coral bleaching occurs.

Hence option C Reefs will receive less sunlight due to increased turbidity in the water is correct.

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