Coral reefs around the world have suffered severe bleaching events in recent decades, often linked to rising sea temperatures. ______ , marine biologists have begun cultivating heat-resistant coral strains in laboratories to repopulate damaged reefs.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A
For instance
- B
However
- C
In other words
- Dcheck_circle
In response
Explanation
The second sentence describes an action taken because of the situation in the first. "In response" signals reaction to a situation. The others do not capture this responsive relationship.