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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A delightfully ornate Easter display
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Eurasian red squirrel
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Darwin Day
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International Tiger Day
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The largest gypsum dune field
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A 50-year balancing act
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, Central Pacific Ocean
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Sequoias of the sea
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
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Perseid meteor shower over Nevada
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International Tea Day
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An oasis in the desert
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Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
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The ancient home of the Minoans
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Independence Day of the Bahamas
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One rare streak
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Lighting the world
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Oloupena Falls, island of Molokai, Hawaii, United States
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Juvenile sunbittern displaying at nest, Ecuador
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Jewel of the Adriatic
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Eurasian otter and pup, Estonia
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Lake Tahoe
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Singing the blues
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Happy World Water Day!
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Garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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Happy Easter!
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