🪸
Coral Emoji
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Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1FAB8 1FAB8 |
Emoji Name | coral |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 14.0September 2021 |
Category | |
Keywords | coralreefocean |
🪸 Meaning and Explanation
🪸 depicts branching coral, typically shown in pink or orange colors. This emoji represents coral reefs, marine life, or ocean ecosystems.
Coral reefs are vital marine habitats that support 25% of all ocean species. This emoji captures their distinctive branching structure and vibrant colors, though real coral comes in many forms.
It's often used in discussions about ocean conservation, diving, or tropical destinations.
🪸 How to Use
Use this emoji when discussing oceans, marine biology, or environmental topics.
- To represent coral reefs or ocean life
Perfect for marine biology or diving discussions. - For environmental awareness
Often used in climate change and ocean conservation contexts. - To indicate tropical destinations
Suggests beautiful underwater scenery.
🪸 Cultural Background
Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes |
---|---|---|
🏖️ Tropical countries | Tourism/diving symbol | Economic importance for tourism |
🌍 Environmental groups | Conservation symbol | Represents fragile ecosystems |
🤿 Diving communities | Reef conditions/spots | Indicates good diving locations |
🇺🇳 Scientific contexts | Marine biodiversity | Used in ocean research |
🎨 Design/Decor | Tropical aesthetic | Popular in beach-themed designs |
🎮 Gaming | Underwater levels/items | Common in ocean-themed games |
Conservation Context
Climate activists use 🪸 to represent ocean warming and bleaching events.
Tourism industry pairs it with 🏖️ to promote reef destinations.
Education: Often used with 🌡️ to explain coral bleaching and climate impact.