barrier 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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