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To grow very well, to develop or to succeed vigorously
To thrive
If something is easily broken or harmed it is _______
fragile
If something is extremely valuable and well loved it is ________
precious
The areas in which animals and plants normally live
habitat
A "critter" is an informal word which means: a living creature / a treasure
a living creature
If conditions are right a coral reef grown to become part of a m______ extended family
massive
Coral polyps release a chemical called calcium carbonate, which c______ polyps together forming a coral reef.
cements
Reefs are i__________ to ocean health.
instrumental
Coral reefs ____ _ crucial ____ in supporting marine life by providing habitats for a diverse range of species.
play a role
Coral are fragile animals affected / effected by pollution and changes in water temperature.
affected
Large coral reefs provide a natural b______ between the ocean and the coast.
barrier
If you put something under water, you ________ it.
submerge
If something is certain and does not change easily, we can say it is ______
stable
A flow of something, such as water or electricity
current
The line where the ocean appears to meet the sky
horizon
The ocean is so ____ that it covers over 70% of the Earth's surface.
vast
