coral reef

as in barrier reef

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Recent Examples on the Web Last summer's record-breaking marine heatwave pushed coral reefs in the Florida Keys to the brink. Sommer Brugal, Axios, 17 July 2024 Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia Arguably Australia’s most famous landmark, this reef — last year’s No. 1 island in the world — is the world's largest coral reef system. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Aside from the obvious answers — stunning, white-sand beaches, consistently warm climate, coral reefs teeming with marine life — its the island’s luxurious, secluded resorts that give it an edge over other tropical getaways. Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 July 2024 Catch up quick: Last summer's record-breaking marine heatwave pushed coral reefs in the Florida Keys to the brink. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 12 July 2024 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 22 Aug. 2024.

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