coral reef

noun

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

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Snorkel among schools of colorful fish and vibrant coral reefs. Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025 Bitaug’s waters are home to coral reefs, lush seagrass meadows, and thriving mangrove habitats. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Also lost will be the billions of dollars coral reefs contribute to the local economy, from drawing tourism to fisheries and coastal protection from hurricanes. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 Unlike the carbonates today that make up coral reefs, and that carpet the bottom of the ocean in seashells, life didn’t lay down this rock. Peter Brannen august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025 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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