Elsewhere, they take the shape of barrier reefs, such as those that exist along the coasts of New Caledonia and several of the Tuamotu Islands. In still other localities, such as Réunion Island and the island of Mauritius, they build fringing reefs, high, straight walls next to which the ocean's depth is considerable.
Op andere plaatsen weder, zooals op Reunion en Mauritius, verheffen zij zich tot afgebrokkelde rotswanden, die recht oprijzen, en naast welke de Oceaan onmetelijk diep is.