Which among the following is one of the key reasons for the destruction of coral reefs?

• A. Maritime exercises
• B. Overmining
• C. Glacier melting
• D. Overfishing

Answer: (D)

Researchers had analysed the health of coral reefs in 10 countries in the neighbouring areas of the western Indian ocean and the analysis revealed that the coral reefs, especially those in the island nations are in grave danger due to overfishing and the increase in temperature of the water due to global warming.