Corals and many other marine species live in coral reefs. Most of these species can only live between 1 and 2 meters underwater. What would most likely happen to a coral reef habitat if ocean levels suddenly began to rise?

A.
The organisms would adapt to life at deeper ocean depths.
B.
The organisms would work to make the foundation of the coral reef higher.
C.
The organisms would evolve into land-dwelling organisms.
D.
The organisms would die out or migrate to shallower waters.

D. The organisms would die out or migrate to shallower waters.