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Recent Examples of coral reef
The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Subsequent tests that more accurately simulated the water flow on coral reefs, however, produced the 20-times figure.
—Ben Coxworth
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Two people were hospitalized after their boat struck a coral reef off the Lower Florida Keys and flipped over Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Subsequent tests that more accurately simulated the water flow on coral reefs, however, produced the 20-times figure.
—Ben Coxworth
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025
Two people were hospitalized after their boat struck a coral reef off the Lower Florida Keys and flipped over Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coral reef
barrier reef
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Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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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.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coral%20reef. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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