coral reef

noun

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

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This is particularly relevant because marine heat waves are becoming increasingly common as climate change intensifies, with serious impacts on coral reefs and other marine life. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 Once in the bloodstream, these chemicals can enter waterways via wastewater, threatening coral reefs and aquatic life. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025 The funds have supported a wide range of projects, from shoreline restoration and coral reef rehabilitation to aquaculture research and red tide tracking. Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025 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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