Coral bleaching: Shelford's law of tolerance, sea surface temperature, degree heating weeks, ecological effects and recovery

What this note covers

1. Shelford's law of tolerance applied to corals
2. What happens during bleaching
3. Sea surface temperature, thermal thresholds and degree heating weeks
4. Comparing northern, central and southern reefs
5. Ecological effects of bleaching on other organisms
6. Conditions for recovery and regional differences

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes