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Recent Examples of coral reef
There are several coral reefs that can be visited right off the beaches in Koh Chang or by taking a short snorkeling day trip.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Healthy and resilient coral reefs protect against extreme weather, loss of property and coastal flooding.
—Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Healthy and resilient coral reefs protect against extreme weather, loss of property and coastal flooding.
—Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coral reef
barrier reef
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Rent a car at the airport, make Long Bay your base, and explore all corners of the island—the low coastal cliffs of Cooper Jack Bay, the world’s third-largest barrier reef and, of course, Da Conch Shack on the North Shore for the best sea-to-table conch fritters.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
14 Aug. 2025
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All three properties in Belize are well-positioned for guests who want a luxe home base for snorkeling or diving excursions to the country’s renowned barrier reef.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coral%20reef. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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