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fringing reef [¦frin·jiŋ ′rēf] (geology) A coral reef attached directly to or bordering the shore of an island or continental landmass. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Several women recall having to carry small amounts of water up from the caves, while the men fished off the narrow, steep fringing reef. The submerged landscape also features a double reef where, at about 100 feet, there is a channel of empty sand and beyond it, another fringing reef that begins at 130 feet. For thousands of years a fringing reef has protected Hanauma Bay from wave erosion. |
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