coral reef

noun

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

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Students in this course designed and presented ideas for lunar bases, smart cities, ocular implants, coral reef restoration and other projects. Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 Swimming through the shadowy waters off Palau, scuba divers watched life on a coral reef after dark. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025 Scientists know from the fossil record that coral reef expansions have occurred before. Noam Vogt-Vincent, The Conversation, 6 June 2025 Sustainability Tip To protect the stunning coastlines and vital coral reefs, visitors are reminded to dispose of their trash properly, avoid plastic whenever possible, and use reef-safe sunscreen. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 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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