coral reef

as in barrier reef

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Recent Examples of coral reef And since its location is fairly secluded, the property's lagoon and coral reefs offer an exciting opportunity for visitors to spot migratory birds and turtles. Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 Thousands of species can be found there, including coral reefs, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays. Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025 Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef. Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 Assessing coral reef degradation: The system’s ability to map reefs in high resolution helps researchers monitor changes in coral health over time. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef
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  • 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

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coral%20reef. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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