Ocean Conservation

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noun a community of living organisms that live in close association with coral reefs

  • The coral reef is a diverse ecosystem that provides a habitat for many marine species.
  • Dude, have you seen the coral reef while snorkeling? It's amazing!
  • That coral reef is lit, bro!
  • Her mind was like a colorful coral reef, full of life and beauty.

noun a ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea

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  • The coral reef is home to a diverse range of marine life.
  • Let's go snorkeling and check out the reef!
  • That reef is lit, dude!
  • She navigated through the treacherous waters like a ship avoiding a reef.

noun a very large marine mammal with a streamlined body and a horizontal tail fin, breathing air through blowhole(s) on the top of its head

  • The whale population has been steadily decreasing due to overfishing and pollution.
  • I heard there was a whale sighting off the coast yesterday!
  • That party was a whale of a time!
  • She felt like a small fish in a big pond, surrounded by whale-sized competitors.

noun A large predatory shark with dark stripes or bars on the body, found in tropical and temperate seas.

  • The tiger shark, also known as Galeocerdo cuvier, is a large predatory fish found in tropical and temperate waters.
  • I saw a massive tiger shark while snorkeling in Hawaii last summer.
  • That tiger shark is one mean dude, you definitely don't want to mess with it.
  • Her sharp wit was like a tiger shark, cutting through any nonsense in its path.

noun Acanthuridae is a noun that refers to a family of fish commonly known as surgeonfish or tangs. They are characterized by their scalpel-like spines near their tails.

  • The Acanthuridae family, also known as surgeonfishes, is a group of marine fish characterized by their scalpel-like spines.
  • Did you know that Acanthuridae are also called surgeonfishes because of their sharp spines?
  • I saw a cool Acanthuridae fish while snorkeling - it had a sharp spine like a surgeon's scalpel!
  • The Acanthuridae family is like a team of skilled surgeons in the ocean, using their sharp spines for protection.