coral reef

as in barrier reef

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Recent Examples of coral reef Travelers can help support Fiji by doing activities like volunteering with local nonprofits to conserve coral reefs or spending time in local villages to learn more about Fijian culture up close. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024 Only accessible by boat or seaplane, the park is roughly 99 percent open water (really!), vibrantly blue, and filled with stunning coral reefs. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 Instead of a coral reef like the Great Barrier Reef in Australia that is a network of several colonies, this is a standalone coral that has grown uninterrupted for centuries. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024 And the property recently partnered with Island Nature Experiences (INE) and the Territorial Environment Agency (ATE) on a coral reef restoration project. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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