: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water
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Research also suggests that some chemical sunscreen ingredients may damage marine life, such as coral reefs.—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 25 May 2026 Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.—ABC News, 24 May 2026 Travelers can view the surrounding coral reefs while snorkeling or diving and visit the Underwater Museum of Art.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 Seagrass will never have the instant visual pull of coral reefs or whale encounters.—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef