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Recent Examples of barrier reef
Wellness is a big focus too, as are water sports, including diving to allow visitors to go and check out what Saudi authorities say is the world's fourth-largest barrier reef nearby, in addition to the 2,000 species of fish that are unique to the area.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2025
Why Puerto Morelos is a Diver’s Dream Puerto Morelos sits along the second largest barrier reef in the world—the Mesoamerican Reef, stretching over 600 miles from Mexico to Honduras.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
It's blessed with empty beaches and ultra-fine sands, its turquoise waters revealing one of the world's largest barrier reefs.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Ambergris Cay Nestled in the southeast corner of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Ambergris Cay is an exclusive, all-inclusive private island resort located on the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2025
Why Puerto Morelos is a Diver’s Dream Puerto Morelos sits along the second largest barrier reef in the world—the Mesoamerican Reef, stretching over 600 miles from Mexico to Honduras.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
It's blessed with empty beaches and ultra-fine sands, its turquoise waters revealing one of the world's largest barrier reefs.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
Ambergris Cay Nestled in the southeast corner of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Ambergris Cay is an exclusive, all-inclusive private island resort located on the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier reef
coral reef
Noun
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It’s almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, making this an idyllic destination for those seeking nature.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some evidence suggests this is where coral reefs originated before spreading to the rest of the world’s tropical regions.—
Irene Wright
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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