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Question

The famous Blair coral reef near the Port Blair is dying-

  1. Because of to excessive fishing
  2. Because of to excessive shipping
  3. Because of global warming
  4. Due to excessive subduction of wood filings

Answer:

Option C: Because of global warming

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Because of global warming”.

Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and other effects of climate change contribute to coral bleaching and the degradation of coral reefs worldwide, including the Blair reef near Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.