coral reef

noun

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

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But this destination is also known for equally famous coral reefs, as well as a vibrant art scene with unique galleries and fantastic lobster and seafood cuisines. Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 Raja Ampat Technicolor coral reefs teem with reef sharks, turtles, and iridescent fish in the Raja Ampat Islands of West Papua. Desiree Norman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025 Roughly half of the world's coral reefs have died since the 1950s due to climate change. Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Flynn then learns all about marine life, including coral reefs and mangrove forests, undersea mountain ranges and even giant squid, as well as how precious — and how endangered — the oceans are. Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 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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