oasis – n. a green, fertile area; something that provides refuge or shelter
predator – n. an organism that gets food by killing and eating other creatures
debris – n. remains of something broken down; remains
marine – adj. of ore related to the sea
archipelago – n. a group of islands
sacred – adj. considered holy
abundance – n. a large amount; wealth
coral reef – n. underwater structures made up of stony corals