Definition(s)
A wave-resistant structure resulting from cementation processes and the skeletal construction of hermatypic corals, calcareaous algae, and other carbonate-secreting organisms. (Source: NOAA)
Hierarchy
Broader: marine ecosystem
In other languages
French
récif corallien
Russian
коралловый риф
Spanish
arrecife de coral
Chinese, Simplified
珊瑚礁
Arabic
شعاب مرجانية
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |
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Jeddah Convention | 3 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |