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coral

[kawr-uhl, kor-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- /




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Up to 50 percent of the world's coral has been lost in recent decades, diminishing ecosystems that provide nurseries for fish that feed the world, and protect coastlines from storm surges.

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

"Every global coral bleaching event has been during an El Nino year," said Clint Oakley, a coral scientist at Victoria University of Wellington.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

When coral reefs are damaged or lost, the impact goes beyond visible marine life such as fish, sponges, and seaweeds.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

He threw it off the coral mountain, and the lobster disappeared into the darkness.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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