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What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
- The importance of coral reefs
- The impact of climate change on marine life (correct)
- The history of deep-sea exploration
- The discovery of new species in the ocean
Which factor contributes to the vulnerability of deep-sea ecosystems?
Which factor contributes to the vulnerability of deep-sea ecosystems?
- Abundance of oxygen at extreme depths
- Decrease in water temperature
- Overfishing and destructive fishing practices (correct)
- Excessive sunlight penetration
What is a significant threat to deep-sea corals?
What is a significant threat to deep-sea corals?
- High levels of oxygen in deep-sea environments
- Ocean acidification due to increased carbon dioxide levels (correct)
- Rapid increase in water temperature
- Decline in salinity at extreme depths
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