coral
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It is associated with warmer seawater and, in some places, reduced cloud cover, both of which are bad news for global coral reefs.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
It is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
If the waters cool quickly enough, the coral can survive on food stores until algae resume residence.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The research, which included scientists from the University of Galway, found that coral reefs are home to a wide range of microbes that produce chemicals with strong potential for use in medicine and biotechnology.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Estranged, disarranged, we spend our darkest hours staring at those pearls, those coral bones.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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