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Outcrop of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of stony coral skeletons
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate
Coral_reef
Phenomenon where corals expel algae tissue
events killed coral on an unprecedented scale. In 2016, bleaching of coral on the Great Barrier Reef killed 29 to 50 percent of the reef's coral. Bleaching
Coral_bleaching
Fish which live amongst or in close relation to coral reefs
Coral reef fish are fish which live amongst or in close relation to coral reefs. Coral reefs form complex ecosystems with tremendous biodiversity. Among
Coral_reef_fish
Coral reef system in Queensland, Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres
Great_Barrier_Reef
Non-profit, environmental NGO focused on protecting coral reefs
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is an environmental non-profit, 501(c)(3) non-governmental organization that is dedicated to coral reef conservation.
Coral_Reef_Alliance
Coral reefs in India are one of the most ancient and dynamic ecosystems of India. The coral reefs not only provide a sanctuary to myriad marine species
Coral_reefs_in_India
Marginal sea of the South Pacific off the northeast coast of Australia
the GBR in 1975, and fishing is restricted in many areas. The reefs and islands of the Coral Sea are particularly rich in birds and aquatic life and are
Coral_Sea
Factors which adversely affect tropical coral reefs
activities have substantial impact on coral reefs, contributing to their worldwide decline. Damaging activities encompass coral mining, pollution (both organic
Environmental issues with coral reefs
Environmental_issues_with_coral_reefs
Submerged ridge of rock, coral or other material
A reef is a ridge or shoal of rock, coral, or similar relatively stable material lying beneath the surface of a natural body of water. Many reefs result
Reef
Marine invertebrates of the subphylum Anthozoa
polyps. Coral species include the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans and secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton. A coral "group"
Coral
The resilience of coral reefs is the capacity of coral reefs to resist natural and anthropogenic disturbances such as storms and bleaching episodes, and
Resilience_of_coral_reefs
Ring-shaped coral reef
island subsides, the coral fringing reef becomes a barrier reef that is detached from the island. Eventually, the reef and the small coral islets on top of
Atoll
Marine ecosystem
A mesophotic coral reef or mesophotic coral ecosystem (MCE), originally from the Latin word meso (meaning middle) and photic (meaning light), is characterized
Mesophotic_coral_reef
Species of fish
for short), is one of several species of triggerfish. It is found in coral reefs in the entirety of the Western Pacific Ocean from North to South and
Reef_triggerfish
Species of starfish
Pacific Ocean to the west coast of Central America. It occurs where coral reefs or hard coral communities occur in the region. The body form of the crown-of-thorns
Crown-of-thorns_starfish
Pacific Ocean Island chain
The Coral reefs of Kiribati consists of 32 atolls and one raised coral island, Banaba (Ocean Island), which is an isolated island between Nauru and the
Coral_reefs_of_Kiribati
Modifying human activities to reduce impact on coral reefs
Coral reef protection is the process of modifying human activities to avoid damage to healthy coral reefs and to help damaged reefs recover. The key strategies
Coral_reef_protection
Type of coral reef
A fringing reef is one of the three main types of coral reef. It is distinguished from the other main types, barrier reefs and atolls, in that it has
Fringing_reef
Coral reef restoration involves natural and anthropogenic processes to restore damaged coral reefs. Reefs suffer damage from natural and man-made causes
Coral_reef_restoration
Genus of hydrozoans
a compound coral). Reproduction in fire corals is more complex than in other reef-building corals. It begins when the polyp of fire coral releases a medusa
Fire_coral
Marine invertebrates
that is left behind as a reef grows and corals below die off, rather than the living habitat and refuge that deep sea corals provide for fish and invertebrates
Deep-water_coral
List of coral reefs in Tuvalu
The coral reefs of Tuvalu consist of three reef islands and six atolls, containing approximately 710 km2 (270 mi2) of reef platforms. The islands of the
Coral_reefs_of_Tuvalu
diversity of corals and coral reef species. The recognizable reef systems in the Solomons are: fringing reef, patch reef, barrier reef, atoll reefs and lagoon
Coral reefs of Solomon Islands
Coral_reefs_of_Solomon_Islands
Ecoregion of Asia–Pacific
Timor-Leste. This area contains at least 500 species of reef-building corals in each ecoregion. The Coral Triangle is located between the Pacific and Indian
Coral_Triangle
of coral reefs as of 2014. However, the reefs were once much larger. About 85% of Jamaica's coral reefs were lost between 1980–2000. Coral reef distribution
Coral_reefs_of_Jamaica
External territory of Australia
proclaiming the Coral Sea Islands Territory as an external territory, and in 1997 the legislation was amended to include Elizabeth Reef and Middleton Reef within
Coral_Sea_Islands
Marine aquarium that displays live corals and other marine animals
A reef aquarium or reef tank is a marine aquarium that prominently displays live corals and other marine invertebrates as well as fish that play a role
Reef_aquarium
Human-made underwater structure that functions as a reef
artificial reefs have been developed as artworks. Artificial reefs generally provide hard surfaces where algae and invertebrates such as barnacles, corals, and
Artificial_reef
Coral reefs in Africa
African coral reefs are the coral reefs which are present in Africa. Most are found along the eastern and southern coasts of Africa. The east coast corals extend
African_coral_reefs
Species of shark
most often seen in shallow water near the drop-offs of coral reefs. It has the typical "reef shark" shape, with a broad, round snout and large eyes.
Grey_reef_shark
Non-profit scientific society
The International Coral Reef Society (ICRS; previously the International Society for Reef Studies) is an international, not-for profit, scientific society
International Coral Reef Society
International_Coral_Reef_Society
One of two forms found in the phylum Cnidaria (zoology)
Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) - What are Coral Reefs". www.coris.noaa.gov. Retrieved 5 June 2019. "Coral Polyps - Coral Reef Alliance". coral
Polyp_(zoology)
Island formed from coral and associated material
It occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas, typically as part of a coral reef which has grown to cover a far larger area under the sea. The term low
Coral_island
Species of coral
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches which resemble
Elkhorn_coral
Common name for various corals
coral is formed by a colony of genetically identical polyps which secrete a hard skeleton of calcium carbonate; this makes them important coral reef builders
Brain_coral
Marine ecosystem
Southeast Asian coral reefs have the highest levels of biodiversity for the world's marine ecosystems. They serve many functions, such as forming the
Southeast_Asian_coral_reefs
Public magnet school in Miami, Florida, United States
Coral Reef Senior High School is a secondary school located at 10101 S.W. 152nd Street in Richmond Heights, Florida, United States. The principal is Nicole
Coral_Reef_Senior_High_School
Reef and unincorporated U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean
biodiversity and remote nature. Hundreds of fish and coral species are on and around the reef. Kingman Reef was discovered on June 14, 1798, by the American
Kingman_Reef
Permanent obstruction on the seabed which causes waves to break
wave break) is a permanent (or semi-permanent) obstruction such as a coral reef, rock, shoal, or headland that causes a wave to break, forming a barreling
Surf_break
Protected area of Queensland, Australia
Reef is the largest and best known coral reef ecosystem in the world. Its reefs, almost 3000 in total, represent about 10 per cent of all the coral reef
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Great_Barrier_Reef_Marine_Park
Water park in Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Coral Reef Waterworld is an indoor water park located in Bracknell, Berkshire, England. Owned and operated by Bracknell Forest Council, it is a significant
Coral_Reef_Waterworld
notable reefs. Fringing reef Recreational dive sites Recreational diving Southeast Asian coral reefs The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs Vidal
List_of_reefs
Road in Miami-Dade County, Florida, US
Coral Reef Drive, also known as Southwest 152nd Street, is a 9.6-mile-long (15.4 km) main east–west road south of Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida,
Coral_Reef_Drive
Species of shark
caudal fins. One of the most common sharks found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs, the whitetip reef shark occurs as far west as South Africa and as far east as
Whitetip_reef_shark
State park at Key Largo, Florida, USA
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a Florida State Park located on Key Largo in Florida. It includes around 70 square nautical miles (240 km2; 93 sq mi)
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
John_Pennekamp_Coral_Reef_State_Park
Ongoing marine ecosystem phenomenon
affecting approximately 84% of the Earth's coral reef ecosystems. Announced by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) in April 2025, the event
2023–2025 global coral bleaching event
2023–2025_global_coral_bleaching_event
Australian science writer (born 1958)
art, science and mathematics. Their IFF projects include their Crochet Coral Reef, which has been shown at the 2019 Venice Biennale, Hayward Gallery (London)
Margaret_Wertheim
currently undertake coral reef and atoll restoration projects using simple methods of plant propagation: Coral Cay Counterpart International Coral Restoration
Coral_reef_organizations
Fish found in aquatic tropical environments
fishkeepers, are those that live among or in close relation to coral reefs. Coral reefs form complex ecosystems with tremendous biodiversity. Among ocean
Tropical_fish
Aquarium in Townsville, Queensland
Reef HQ (typeset as ReefHQ) is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. It is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The aquarium was built
Reef_HQ
Trade of live fish for human consumption
the book While Stocks Last: The Live Reef Food Fish Trade consumer demand has caused the fish captured on coral reefs to be the most valued fish in the trade
Live_fish_trade
1842 book by Charles Darwin
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, Being the first part of the geology of the voyage of the Beagle, under the command of Capt. Fitzroy, R
The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs
The_Structure_and_Distribution_of_Coral_Reefs
Using bombs underwater to kill fish
ecosystem, as the explosion often destroys the underlying habitat (such as coral reefs) that supports the fish. The frequently improvised nature of the explosives
Blast_fishing
Marine region in Central America
resilience for the future.[citation needed] List of reefs Assisted evolution Coral Reef Alliance "Meso-American Reef". IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Database. 2017
Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System
Mesoamerican_Barrier_Reef_System
US protected region of ocean and islands
000 km2) of the Monument are part of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve, designated in 2000. The Monument also includes the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Papahānaumokuākea_Marine_National_Monument
Intergovernmental organization
The Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) is a partnership between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) agencies, established in 2000
Coral Reef Conservation Program
Coral_Reef_Conservation_Program
Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Its coral reef covers a concentrated part of the western littoral. The coral reef is located between St Leu and St Gilles
Réunion's_coral_reef
Island in the upper Florida Keys archipelago
"Coastal Protection - Florida's Coral Reef". www.FloridasCoralReef.org. Retrieved April 25, 2024. ...Because of the reef's ability to dissipate 97% of wave
Key_Largo
reef islands. An atoll typically consists of several motus: Tuvalu has a total of 124 islands and islets. Each island is surrounded by a coral reef.
List_of_islands_of_Tuvalu
Small island formed on the surface of a coral reef
caye or key, is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef. Cays occur in tropical environments throughout the Pacific, Atlantic
Cay
Place in Bali, Indonesia
five sites benefiting from the largest coral restoration project in the world (as of 2021): the Indonesian Coral Reef Garden (ICRG) intends to install altogether
Lovina_Beach
Ecological communities abruptly losing biodiversity, often irreversibly
for coral reefs by affecting the niche of the coral reefs. For example, there is a demonstrated correlation between a loss in diversity of coral reefs by
Ecosystem_collapse
Cultivation of coral for commercial purposes
Coral aquaculture, also known as coral farming or coral gardening, is the cultivation of corals for commercial purposes or coral reef restoration. Aquaculture
Aquaculture_of_coral
Iraq lacked coral reefs as the turbid waters prevented their detection. Iraqi corals were found to be adapted to one of the most extreme coral-bearing environments
Wildlife_of_Iraq
Species of coral
fringe coral species in the Western Atlantic. Due to this fast growth, Acropora cervicornis, serve as one of the most important reef building corals, functioning
Staghorn_coral
American marine biologist (1962–2018)
for Reef Studies. Her research was dedicated to understanding coral reef ecosystems, specifically coral-algal symbiosis and the capacity for corals to
Ruth_Gates
National Park in Sri Lanka
Conservation Department steps into restore coral reefs in Hikkaduwa. In 2025, a fine was imposed on a man for coral damage. The area of Hikkaduwa National
Hikkaduwa_National_Park
Excessive displeasing noise
of hearing varies across different organisms within the coral reef ecosystem. Among coral reef fish, sound detection and generation can span from 1 Hz
Noise_pollution
Field project of the Census of Marine Life
The Census of Coral Reefs (CReefs) is a field project of the Census of Marine Life that surveys the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems internationally
Census_of_Coral_Reefs
Place in Queensland, Australia
Batt Reef is a coral reef in the Coral Sea off Port Douglas in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia. Batt Reef is centred at 16°24′47″S 145°46′01″E
Batt_Reef
Marine ecosystems found in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Islands are the coral reefs. These coral reefs can be located between the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. These coral reefs have an area
Coral reefs of the Virgin Islands
Coral_reefs_of_the_Virgin_Islands
Island in Quintana Roo, Mexico
reaching the island. Studies of the island's reefs found that Emily and Wilma together reduced live coral cover by 56 percent, with Wilma causing substantially
Cozumel
Protected area in the middle of the Sulu Sea
excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands. In 1999, Ramsar listed
Tubbataha_Reef
Low-oxygen areas in coastal zones and lakes caused by eutrophication
increase for ocean deoxygenation which causes these large coral reef dead zones. For many coral reefs, the response to this hypoxia is very dependent on the
Dead_zone_(ecology)
Removal of coral from protected areas for sale
coral reefs are in marine protected areas and only 2% of these areas satisfactorily prevent further degradation. It is estimated that illegal coral extraction
Coral_poaching
Order of Hexacorallia which produce a massive stony skeleton
corals occur in all the world's oceans. Much of the framework of modern coral reefs is formed by scleractinians. Reef-building or hermatypic corals are
Scleractinia
these are the bluestreak cleaner wrasses of the genus Labroides found on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. These small fish maintain so-called
Fish_diseases_and_parasites
Island in French Polynesia
Today, Moʼorea is an atoll where a coral reef surrounds the entire island forming a lagoon along the shoreline. The reef is relatively close, making the
Moʼorea
Australian Horror film written and directed by Andrew Traucki
Indonesia, they must sail through a coral reef. On the second day of their journey, the yacht strikes part of the reef and capsizes when the keel is destroyed
The_Reef_(2010_film)
Series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize
The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 metres (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 kilometres
Belize_Barrier_Reef
Place in Singapore
the public started a coral reef surveying programme in 2005 to monitor the status of hard corals, mobile invertebrates and reef fish at several locations
Pulau_Hantu
World Heritage Site and coral reef in Western Australia
Ningaloo Reef that fringes the Ningaloo Coast is 260 kilometres (160 mi) long and is Australia's largest fringing coral reef and the only large reef positioned
Ningaloo_Coast
Northernmost coral reef on Earth, by the Eilat shore
As of 2018, the Eilat coral reef is growing. The coral reef in Eilat is unique in many ways. It is the northernmost coral reef in the world, and its isolated
Eilat's_Coral_Beach
Academic journal
Coral Reefs is a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the study of coral reefs. It was established in 1982 and is published by Springer
Coral_Reefs
Clade of ray-finned fishes
inhabiting coral reefs, rocky coasts, and seagrass beds, and can play a significant role in bioerosion as some species eat away at the corals. This activity
Parrotfish
Species of fish
(Crassilabrus undulatus) is the largest species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as the Māori wrasse, Napoleon
Humphead_wrasse
Species of ghost pipefish
2026 by Graham Short and David Harasti based on specimens collected from coral reef habitats in Queensland, Australia. The species is distinguished by its
Solenostomus_snuffleupagus
Man-made reef off the coast of Florida
coral have developed at the site, the Reef can be properly identified as a coral reef. The Neptune Memorial Reef is actively working the site and expanded
Neptune_Memorial_Reef
Coral barrier reef along the Florida Keys
Florida Reef (also known as the Great Florida Reef, Florida reefs, Florida Reef Tract and Florida Keys Reef Tract) is the only living coral barrier reef in
Florida_Reef
coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) Flinders Reef or Flinders Reefs is an isolated oceanic coral reef in the Coral Sea of the western Pacific Ocean . It lies
Flinders_Reef_(Coral_Sea)
Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
including the Upland Tropical Rain Forest, a multiple-story Atlantic Coral Reef, an open-ocean shark tank, and Australia: Wild Extremes, which won the
National_Aquarium_(Baltimore)
Species of cephalopod
The Caribbean reef octopus (Octopus briareus) is a coral reef marine animal. It has eight long arms that vary in length and diameter. In comparison to
Caribbean_reef_octopus
Archipelago in the Southern Grenadines of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Vincent and the Grenadines comprising five small islands and extensive coral reefs. The cays – Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac and Jamesby
Tobago_Cays
Indian island in the Arabian Sea
folklores attracts thousands of devotees every year. Netrani is a coral island whose reefs teem with many varieties of butterfly fish, trigger fish, parrot
Netrani_Island
Sea between Denmark, Norway and Sweden
variety of Atlantic cod. It also contains sandy and stony reefs and cold-water coral reefs. Environmental institutions have expressed concern about increasing
Skagerrak
Coral reef in the Florida Keys, US
Tennessee Reef is a coral reef located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It lies to the southeast of Long Key. It consists of drowned
Tennessee_Reef
Coral reef group in Japan
charts as Providence Reef, is the largest coral reef group in Japan. Located in the Miyako Islands, it contains over 100 coral reefs. Known for being above
Yabiji
English Australian marine biologist
research focuses on coral reef resilience and the ability of corals to survive in extreme environmental conditions. She leads the Future Reefs research program
Emma_Camp
Gulf of Northern Australia
the presence of a submerged coral reef province covering at least 300 km2 (120 sq mi) in the southern Gulf. The patch reefs have their upper surfaces at
Gulf_of_Carpentaria
Island in the Bay of Bengal
intentionally visiting the island or simply ran aground on the surrounding coral reef. The islanders have been observed shooting arrows at boats, as well as
North_Sentinel_Island
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Hindu
A folk heroine
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Arabic, Muslim
Coral
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Muslim
Coral
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Soft
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Indian
Coral
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Coral
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English
College; name of a town.
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Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Strong; Coral
Female
African
red coral.
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English American Greek Latin
A popular 19th century jewel name, from the name of the pink semi-precious sea growth used to...
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Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Small Stone
Female
English
English name derived from the gem name, from Latin corallium, probably ultimately from Hebrew goral, CORAL means "small pebble."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Fair Girl
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lovable
Girl/Female
American, British, Christian, English, Indian
Pure; Pinkish Stones; Small Stone; Small Pebble
Girl/Female
Indian
Semi-precious sea growth often Deep pink, Red
Boy/Male
English
College
Female
English
Latin form of Greek Kore, CORA means "maiden." In mythology, this is a name borne by Persephone, a goddess of the underworld.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Comhghall, COWAL means "joint pledge."
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : variant of Corum.
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n.
Formerly any slender coral-like animal; -- sometimes applied more particulary to bryozoan corals.
n.
A genus of Silurian fossil corals; the chain corals. See Chain coral, under Chain.
a.
Supported by reason or probability; practically sufficient; -- opposed to legal or demonstrable; as, a moral evidence; a moral certainty.
a.
Serving to teach or convey a moral; as, a moral lesson; moral tales.
a.
Uttered by the mouth, or in words; spoken, not written; verbal; as, oral traditions; oral testimony; oral law.
n. pl.
A group of corals in which the coral is not porous; -- opposed to Perforata.
a.
Of or pertaining to the mouth; surrounding or lining the mouth; as, oral cilia or cirri.
v. t.
To supply with coal; as, to coal a steamer.
n.
An Indian goat antelope (Nemorhedus goral), resembling the chamois.
v. i.
To take in coal; as, the steamer coaled at Southampton.
a.
Conformed to accepted rules of right; acting in conformity with such rules; virtuous; just; as, a moral man. Used sometimes in distinction from religious; as, a moral rather than a religious life.
n.
A piece of coral, usually fitted with small bells and other appurtenances, used by children as a plaything.
a.
Having coral; covered with coral.
a.
Acting upon or through one's moral nature or sense of right, or suited to act in such a manner; as, a moral arguments; moral considerations. Sometimes opposed to material and physical; as, moral pressure or support.
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