How does global warming specifically threaten coastal biodiversity?
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Correct answer: By causing sea-level rise which submerges coastal habitats
Global warming leads to the melting of polar ice caps and thermal expansion of seawater. The resulting sea-level rise can submerge mangroves, salt marshes, and low-lying coastal breeding grounds.
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