coral reef

noun

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

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Fun facts: Bermuda is a British territory known for its pink beaches, coral reefs and shipwrecks. Karri Peifer, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 The water gets shallow at low tide, and travelers can swim far out into the sapphire sea and enjoy the coral reefs below. Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025 The group is from the Vezo tribe, who work to survey the health of the coral reef in the Barren Isles, identifying sediments and plants on the sea floor, and noting marine species encountered. Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 At the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, guests can see species of the coral reef in the aquarium and special events like live alligator petting. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 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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