coral reef

noun

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

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That area is home to important plant life and coral reefs, sustained by the currents that run through the strait. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The first episode will focus on coral reef restoration company Coral Vita, followed by former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s Chicago CRED, which aims to prevent gun violence. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 That additional heat is already threatening coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, seagrasses and other aspects of the marine food web. — Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Tourists can take advantage of oceanside resorts offering luxury stays, snorkeling adventures in the rich coral reef or a hike through Haleakalā National Park. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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coral reef

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

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