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The Caribbean Sea is home to beautiful coral reefs. Coral reefs are like underwater gardens made by tiny animals. Colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins, and stingrays all live around these reefs. The Caribbean also has the second largest barrier reef in the world, off the coast of Belize.

• The Cayman Trench is the deepest part of the Caribbean Sea.
• It goes down about 25,000 feet!
• The Caribbean has many islands, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
• Hurricanes often form over the warm Caribbean waters in the summer and fall.