reef

Example Sentences

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When the small reef fish were given access to a mirror, they did more than simply recognize their reflections.

From Science Daily

It sailed out through the reef to the deeper dark ocean, and Jack turned to wave and Nim waved back, though she knew he couldn’t see.

From Literature

He said Fishguard residents had told him the ship could be left for scrap, while others believe it might become a reef.

From BBC

Coral reefs provide enormous value to people around the world.

From Science Daily

A study published on Tuesday showed that more than half of the world's coral reefs were bleached between 2014-2017 -- a record-setting episode now being eclipsed by another series of devastating heatwaves.

From Barron's