coral
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As the planet recovered, coral reefs gradually returned, creating new shallow-water ecosystems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Kharg Island is a small coral outcrop in the Persian Gulf, roughly 15 miles off the Iranian coast.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The team filmed fish darting between gorgonian whip coral, and jelly-like orange sea sponges near black coral.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Finish with fresh herbs and a quick yogurt sauce: lemon juice, chopped herbs and enough Old Bay to tint it faintly coral.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
Old-timers would lean against the corny papier-mache coral reef, sip their drinks, and mutter about the jovenes.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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