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
Today in History
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Standing on glass 275+ metres in the air
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What returned to this city 500 years ago?
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Roll out the red carpet
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Back to the future
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Dare to tread through the fairy flower?
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Red rock country
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Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
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Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Australia
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A destination for all seasons
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Rocky Mountain runoff
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Immersing in nature
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The world’s greatest oasis?
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International Day of Light
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The worlds most exclusive beach?
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Banff National Park, Alberta
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Lake Tahoe
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Two hungry baby beavers
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Sunlight turning silver to gold
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Don’t look down!
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Aspen trees, British Columbia
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A legend sprung from the ground
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International Day of Peace
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Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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A pink moon over Arizona
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah, United States
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Canoeing in solitude
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Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium