Every third week of July, Coral Reef Awareness Week reminds us that beneath the ocean"s surface lies a world as rich and complex as any rainforest. Coral reefs—like the staghorn coral pictured here—are home to roughly 25% of all marine species, despite covering less than 1% of the seafloor. These ecosystems not only support ocean biodiversity but also protect coastlines and drive economies through tourism and fishing.
Coral Reef Awareness Week
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Abraham Lake, Alberta
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Warm light through an ancient forest
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Porto Flavia, Sulcis-Iglesiente, Sardinia, Italy
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The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Spring equinox
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Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Modica, Sicily, Italy
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Wildlife Conservation Day
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International Literacy Day
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A warm hug in the icy north
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The Painted Hills, Oregon
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Say hello to these halophytes!
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A time-worn medieval marvel
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Gujō Hachiman Castle, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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International Day of the Tropics
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Paddle power
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Elephant Rock, Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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Colourful bathing huts on the beach in Skåne County, Sweden
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Beech trees and anemone wildflowers, Jutland, Denmark
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Sway with the Amazonian canopy
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Kochia, Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
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If given Menton, make lemonade
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Bláhver, Hveravellir, Iceland
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Flying the flag for Pride
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Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
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International Archaeology Day
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Stepping back in time
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Gateway to Latin America
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Who uses this grassy bridge?
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