### Question
How is the term coral reef defined?


### Answer
The term **coral reef** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2431a* as the following:

> any reef or shoal composed primarily of coral

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2431a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-DEBT REDUCTION FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH TROPICAL FORESTS**

