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Recent Examples of barrier reef
An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Surrounded by the world's fourth-largest barrier reef system, spanning over 11,000 square miles, the Red Sea has more than 90 untouched islands, pristine beaches, dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical cultural sites.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier reef
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The grim milestone was recorded between January 2023 and April 2025, with the agency documenting that bleaching-level heat stress has impacted 83.7% of the world's coral reef area.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to its official website, the submarine dives reach depths of 25 meters (82 feet), and tours can last up to three hours, offering tourists a lengthy view of marine life and coral reefs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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