coral reef

as in barrier reef

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Recent Examples of coral reef Picture show Blake Jones for NPR Veterans' nonprofit Force Blue focuses on coral reef restoration and ocean conservation efforts across the U.S. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 Along with yoga, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, other eco-conscious activities include mangrove planting and coral reef restoration, which can be booked for an additional cost. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Global ocean temperatures shattered heat records for 450 straight days in 2023 and 2024, fueling more intense hurricanes, driving unexpectedly high sea level rise, killing marine life and causing catastrophic coral reef bleaching. Laura Paddison, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 The impact of coral reef then just smacked me between the eyes. Matt Minton, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coral%20reef. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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