Habitats threatened by coral bleaching (5)

I believe the answer is:

reefs

(Other definitions for reefs that I've seen before include "coral banks" , "Ridges of rock or sand beneath sea surface" , "Submerged ridges of rock or coral near the surface of water" , "Groups of submerged rock" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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