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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Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, Fukushima, Japan
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Tide pools in La Jolla, California, United States
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International Bat Appreciation Day
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Celebrating Yi Peng
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The Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee at sunrise, Zermatt, Switzerland
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Flying the flag for Pride
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International Tea Day
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World Octopus Day
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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The sun sets on the Valley of the Moon
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Jellies in a world of their own
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Southern tip of a northern isle
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Finding beauty in ruins
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Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
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A day for the worlds Indigenous populations
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An iridescent view
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Frankenstein Friday
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Surrounded by a sea of sand
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El Capitan in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA
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Postcard from the Canadian Rockies
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Maasai giraffes in Amboseli National Park, Kenya
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Río Negro, Amazon basin, Brazil
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Get in tune with International Jazz Day
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Peach trees in Cieza, Murcia, Spain
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
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Banff, Alberta
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Death Valley National Park, California, United States
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Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, United States
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