Examples of coral reef in a Sentence
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Florida’s coral reefs experienced the deadliest bleaching event in history last summer, a toll largely caused by record hot coastal waters.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
As global temperatures have shattered records, scientists have recently documented a die-off of Amazon dolphins and a mass bleaching event in the world’s coral reefs.
—Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Beneath the underpasses, the Lower 48’s largest coral reef offers some of the country’s best snorkeling, but be warned: Sightings of crocodiles and alligators may be better enjoyed from the driver’s seat.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
Roatán, Honduras, is next, a remote island with white-sand beaches and coral reefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Once upon a time, consumers were limited to suncare products that left a white residue, failed to protect against sun exposure, and were packed with harsh chemicals that destroy coral reefs.
—Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The property is located just 25 minutes from Cahuita National Park, which houses the country's largest system of coral reefs.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
In 2018, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimated that 70% to 90% of the world’s coral reefs would disappear if global average temperatures crossed a threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Experts say coral reefs are a significant part of the oceanic ecosystem.
—David Fischer, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
As global temperatures have shattered records, scientists have recently documented a die-off of Amazon dolphins and a mass bleaching event in the world’s coral reefs.
—Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Beneath the underpasses, the Lower 48’s largest coral reef offers some of the country’s best snorkeling, but be warned: Sightings of crocodiles and alligators may be better enjoyed from the driver’s seat.
—Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
Roatán, Honduras, is next, a remote island with white-sand beaches and coral reefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Once upon a time, consumers were limited to suncare products that left a white residue, failed to protect against sun exposure, and were packed with harsh chemicals that destroy coral reefs.
—Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The property is located just 25 minutes from Cahuita National Park, which houses the country's largest system of coral reefs.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
In 2018, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimated that 70% to 90% of the world’s coral reefs would disappear if global average temperatures crossed a threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2024
Experts say coral reefs are a significant part of the oceanic ecosystem.
—David Fischer, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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