This species can be found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico , in the Atlantic Ocean from South Carolina to Brazil .
This species can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico , in the Caribbean Sea , from South Carolina to Brazil .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Trained with Bob Bowman , the coach of the American swimmer Michael Phelps , at the University of Michigan , he is a childhood friend of Cesar Cielo .
Trained by Cesar Cielo , the American swimmer coach Bob Bowman , at the University of Michigan , he is a childhood friend of Michael Phelps .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

In the area of present-day Malawi , the British Central Africa - Protectorate existed between 1891 and 1907 .
The British Central Africa Protectorate existed in the area of present-day Malawi between 1891 and 1907 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Chinese cuisine is based on local cuisine , particularly from the provinces of Fujian , Guangdong and Yunnan , with Burmese - Chinese influences .
Chinese cuisine is based on local cuisine , particularly from Fujian , Guangdong and Yunnan provinces , with Burmese Chinese influences .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes