coral reef

as in barrier reef

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Recent Examples on the Web The area is known for its coral reefs and thriving marine life. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024 Saharan dust also transports bacteria, which leads to more algae blooms, which harm coral reefs. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024 Kelp forests, coral reefs and shellfish store huge amounts of carbon, buffer ocean acidity, improve water quality and defend shorelines from severe weather. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 9 July 2024 Which cities are the most naturally beautiful? Portsmouth in the Caribbean country of Dominica dazzles with its beaches, coral reefs, and mangroves. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 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 12 Sep. 2024.

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