coral reef

noun

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: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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Plastics degrade into microplastics, which in humans have been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and other health issues, and which are polluting ecosystems from coral reefs to Antarctica. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 June 2026 Social media has shown her just how little many people know about coral reefs. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Thus, to investigate how walking sharks are distributed across eastern Papua New Guinea, researchers conducted 70 surveys between 2023 and 2025 searching coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass habitats by diving, snorkeling and even walking across reefs at low tide. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 With just 158,00 residents, the island off the coast of South America is best known for its pastel colonial architecture, extensive coral reefs, and stretches of golden sands. Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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