coral reef

noun

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

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Satellite bathymetry mapping can help to provide critical data for modeling waters movement, tracking coastal changes and studying coral reef habitats, among other applications. Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 This suggests the influence of other factors, such as the emergence of coral reefs and changes in prey availability, which could have driven the evolutionary trajectory of sharks. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The current El Niño, which began in early 2023, has impacted 70 percent of the planet’s coral reefs, in 67 countries. Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Near its eastern maritime reaches, in what are internationally recognized as Philippine waters, China has turned a coral reef into a military base. New York Times, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coral reef 

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coral reef

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

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