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GCAT Reading Comprehension and Passage Analysis

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"Coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor yet support approximately 25% of all marine species.

Despite their ecological importance, rising ocean temperatures and acidification — both linked to climate change — are causing widespread bleaching events.

Scientists estimate that over 50% of the world's coral reefs have been lost in the past three decades."

What is the main idea of this passage?

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