fringing reef

fringing reefFringing reef near Eilat, Israel.

fringing reef, a coral reef (q.v.) consisting of a sea-level flat built out from the shore of an island or continent.

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Article Title: fringing reef
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 01 November 2010
Access Date: February 22, 2025