coral reef

noun

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

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Book a room in a charming boutique hotel or inn, walk to local shops, and enjoy the 2.5-mile beach that's famous for its living coral reef located just 100 yards from shore. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 Amid a torrent of alarming headlines calling out rising sea temperatures, melting ice sheets and struggling coral reefs, new discoveries about our ocean sparked wonder. Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024 The park offers guests a mix of coral reefs, rainforest and beaches. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 The waters around Dubai host an astonishing array of marine life including coral reefs, diverse fish species as well as turtles and dolphins. Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 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 8 Jan. 2025.

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coral reef

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

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