Scientists Observing Coral-Reef Communities Have Noted Declines in Coral Reefs

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Essay

Scientists observing coral-reef communities have noted declines in coral reefs in regions that have both agricultural runoff and rising water temperatures. What are the possible reasons for these observations?

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Definitions:

Direct Labour-Hours

The total amount of hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Overhead

Refers to all the indirect costs associated with the production process, excluding direct materials and direct labor.

Fixed Manufacturing

Costs associated with manufacturing that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as salaries and lease payments.

Variable Manufacturing

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as raw materials or labor directly involved in making products.