Examples of coral reef in a Sentence
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In 2018, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimated that 70% to 90% of the world’s coral reefs would disappear if global average temperatures crossed a threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Experts say coral reefs are a significant part of the oceanic ecosystem.
—David Fischer, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Maldivians get their food from line fishing at coral reefs, such as snapper or emperor fish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
The remote archipelago of 300 islands boasts exceptional fishing opportunities in turquoise waters and near coral reefs, including fly-fishing for bonefish and permit.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
By some estimates, the planet has lost half of its coral reefs in the past 30 years.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
These conditions create an almost pool-like setting, perfect for exploring vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish life.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared a fourth mass bleaching event in coral reefs around the globe.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
The economic value of the world’s coral reefs has been estimated at $2.7 trillion annually.
—Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Experts say coral reefs are a significant part of the oceanic ecosystem.
—David Fischer, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Maldivians get their food from line fishing at coral reefs, such as snapper or emperor fish.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
The remote archipelago of 300 islands boasts exceptional fishing opportunities in turquoise waters and near coral reefs, including fly-fishing for bonefish and permit.
—Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
By some estimates, the planet has lost half of its coral reefs in the past 30 years.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
These conditions create an almost pool-like setting, perfect for exploring vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful fish life.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared a fourth mass bleaching event in coral reefs around the globe.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
The economic value of the world’s coral reefs has been estimated at $2.7 trillion annually.
—Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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