coral reef

noun

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

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This image is part of an ongoing scientific project dedicated to exploring the nightlife and distinctive reproductive behaviors of corals and other inhabitants of the Red Sea coral reef. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Covering nearly 133,000 square miles (345,000 square kilometers), the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 411 species of hard corals. Helen Regan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 One team is using it to explore a novel method of protecting coral reefs, which are threatened, in part, by rising ocean temperatures caused by global warming. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 Walford was attacked in a popular tourist area known for its beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and water activities. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coral reef 

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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coral reef

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

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