coral reef

noun

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

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Thousands of species can be found there, including coral reefs, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef. Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 Assessing coral reef degradation: The system’s ability to map reefs in high resolution helps researchers monitor changes in coral health over time. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Recreational submarines are popular among tour operators along the strip of vacation towns and resorts for exploring the area’s colorful coral reefs. Rania Khaled, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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coral reef

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

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