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The 165 pages that link to Coral reef, each with the reason it gives.

• TropicsRelated: Most reef-building corals thrive in warm tropical seas, making reefs central to tropical biodiversity.

• Barrier reefNarrower topic: Barrier reefs are one form of coral reef, distinguished by their separation from the coast.

• Belize Barrier ReefNarrower topic: The Belize Barrier Reef is a large, varied example of this broader ecosystem type.

• Caribbean tourismRelated: Reefs attract divers and snorkelers but can be damaged by coastal development and visitor pressure.

• ClownfishRelated: Many clownfish species live in the shallow tropical reefs where their host anemones occur.

• Fringing reefNarrower topic: Fringing reefs are one reef form, distinguished by their close relation to shore.

• KiritimatiNarrower topic: Reef growth formed the framework underlying Kiritimati’s atoll.

• Marine habitatBroader topic: Its complex structure creates abundant shelter and feeding niches in sunlit tropical waters.

• Red Sea coral reefsNarrower topic: Red Sea reefs are a regional expression of this broader ecosystem type.

• SnorkelingRelated: Clear, shallow reefs are common snorkeling sites, but contact can damage fragile organisms.

• Baker IslandNarrower topic: Baker’s atoll and surrounding habitat are structured by tropical reef systems.

• CancúnRelated: Reefs near Cancún support marine life but face pressures from development and tourism.

• Coral islandNarrower topic: Its living framework supplies much of the material from which coral islands develop.

• Komodo National ParkRelated: Reefs are among the marine habitats protected alongside the islands.

• Line IslandsNarrower topic: Reef growth formed the islands’ land and continues to shape their shores.

• Moray eelRelated: Many moray species shelter and forage among reef crevices.

• Phoenix IslandsNarrower topic: Reef growth creates the islands’ narrow, low-lying landforms.

• SyngnathiformesRelated: Several syngnathiform lineages live among reef structures and depend on reef habitat.

• ZooxanthellaeBroader topic: Zooxanthellae help sustain the coral growth that builds many reefs.

• ArchipelagoRelated: Reef growth around sinking volcanic islands can eventually leave atolls.

• Caribbean coral reefsNarrower topic: Caribbean reefs are a regional expression of this ecosystem type.

• Crown-of-thorns starfishNarrower topic: The starfish's effects extend beyond individual prey to reef habitats and communities.

• Hawksbill sea turtleRelated: Reefs provide the crevices where hawksbills forage and shelter.

• Jarvis IslandRelated: Reefs surrounding Jarvis support marine life and buffer its coast.

• Marine benthic zoneBroader topic: Reefs form complex benthic habitat that supports exceptionally diverse communities.

• Phoenix Islands Protected AreaNarrower topic: Coral reefs are among the habitats the reserve is designed to conserve.

• Photic zoneBroader topic: Reef-building corals depend on symbiotic algae that need light.

• AnthozoaRelated: Reef-building anthozoans create complex habitats that support diverse marine life.

• Bora BoraNarrower topic: Bora Bora’s reef forms a barrier around much of its lagoon.

• Cayman IslandsRelated: Reefs support tourism and fisheries while facing pressures from development and climate change.

• Cocos (Keeling) IslandsRelated: Reef growth formed the platforms supporting the islands.

• FrogfishRelated: Many frogfish live among reef organisms that provide both cover and prey.

• Lucayan ArchipelagoNarrower topic: Reefs fringe parts of the archipelago and provide habitat and coastal protection.

• Wake IslandNarrower topic: Reef growth and accumulation formed the foundation of Wake’s atoll.

• Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRelated: Reefs shape the archipelago’s shallow coastal waters and are vulnerable to warming and disturbance.

• Clipperton IslandNarrower topic: Reef growth created the island’s encircling rim.

• Dahlak ArchipelagoRelated: Reefs shape the shallow waters and marine habitats around the islands.

• Neritic zoneBroader topic: Many reefs occupy warm, sunlit parts of the neritic zone.

• Papahānaumokuākea Marine National MonumentRelated: Reefs create habitat across much of the monument’s shallow waters.

• RodriguesRelated: Rodrigues’s reef and lagoon are central to coastal protection and marine life.

• StenopodideaRelated: Reefs provide shelter, food, and cleaning stations for many stenopodideans.

• WobbegongRelated: Reef structure offers wobbegongs places to rest, hide, and ambush prey.

• AcanthuridaeRelated: Reefs provide habitat and feeding grounds for many members of the family.

• AldabraNarrower topic: Coral growth built the reef framework from which Aldabra’s atoll developed.

• Austral IslandsRelated: Reef growth and uplift shaped the coastlines and raised islands of the Australs.

• BarbudaRelated: Reefs and reef-derived sediments help define Barbuda’s coastal waters and shores.

• Chuuk LagoonNarrower topic: Coral growth creates the reef structures that shelter the lagoon.

• Cleaner shrimpNarrower topic: Many cleaner shrimp and their client fishes interact on coral reefs.

• DamselfishRelated: Reef structure provides damselfish with feeding grounds, shelter, and nesting sites.

• Flores SeaRelated: Reefs in the sea support fisheries and coastal biodiversity.