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The 7 pages that link to Fringing reef, each with the reason it gives.

• AtollRelated: It commonly forms the first reef stage around a volcanic island.

• Barrier reefCompared with: In Darwin’s reef sequence, a fringing reef may develop into a barrier reef as its island subsides.

• Coral islandRelated: It is an early reef form in Darwin's model of atoll development.

• Midway AtollRelated: Reef structures around Midway protect its low islands from some wave energy.

• BarbudaBroader topic: Nearshore reefs help shelter parts of Barbuda’s coast from waves.

• Chuuk LagoonRelated: Fringing reefs around the inner islands complement the larger enclosing reef.

• Amirante IslandsRelated: Fringing reefs border some Amirante islands and protect their exposed shores.