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Words to Understand

coral reefs —accumulations beneath the ocean of the skeletal remains of a sea creature. ecotourism —a form of tourism that attempts to minimize ecological damage to areas visited for their natural or cultural interest. lagoon —a shallow sound or lake that leads into the ocean or another body of water. tropical —characteristic of a region or climate that is always frost-free, with temperatures warm enough and enough moisture to support year-round plant life.