coral reef

noun

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

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For example, coral reefs are bleaching more often and dying due to ocean warming and acidification, undermining fisheries, marine biodiversity and economic sectors such as tourism. Daimeon Shanks-Dumont, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025 Yet this same extraction exacerbates beach erosion and smothers the coral reefs that taxpayers are also spending millions to restore. Linda Thompson Gonzalez, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2025 Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types). Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 July 2025 Snorkeling is a must-do in Cahuita National Park, abundant with coral reef formations and more than 120 species of fish. AFAR Media, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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coral reef

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

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