barrier reef

as in coral reef

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Recent Examples of barrier reef Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 Additionally, the 119-room Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa opened in 2023 on Roatán Island in Honduras, an idyllic tropical retreat situated along one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Jan. 2025 Over time, the volcanic mountain began eroding and sinking, but the barrier reef and lagoon kept growing. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025 Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barrier reef

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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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