coral reefs

• plural

  plural

  The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

  of coral reef.
  coral reef

  noun

  a reef composed mainly of coral and other organic matter of which parts have solidified into limestone.

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coral reefs

"A mesophotic coral ecosystem lives deeper than the usual shallow coral reefs, in zones where light is much more limited," explained Zinzindohoué.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

The actor reportedly paid $1.75 million for the property after being inspired by a scuba-diving trip to Belize’s coral reefs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Warmer water also takes up more space, raising sea levels and bringing a greater risk of coastal flooding - while intense ocean heat can be devastating for sea habitats, such as coral reefs.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

"Oil contamination in the Hallaniyat Islands threatens coral reefs, seagrass meadows and coastal habitats that support endangered sea turtles, migratory seabirds and marine mammals," Noelle said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Without access to coral reefs or productive shallow waters, and with their terrestrial birds quickly exterminated, Easter Islanders turned to constructing chicken houses for intensive poultry farming.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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