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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Channel Country, Australia
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Methoni Castle, Messinia, Greece
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Rugged coasts and temperate rainforests
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Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
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Corona Arch near Moab, Utah, United States
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Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California, United States
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A grand view
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A window to the Pacific
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The mystery of Stonehenge
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World Penguin Day
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Grizzly bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States
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Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Collared aracari
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Whos in this creepy copse?
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Unbe-leaf-able
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Nuit Blanche Toronto
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Preserving Alaskas natural beauty
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What returned to this city 500 years ago?
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Colony of northern gannets in Quebec
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Pastel perfection
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Handmade gnomes at a Christmas market
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Jellies in a world of their own
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Don’t look down!
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Moon Day
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Hay bales in North Yorkshire, England
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Teddy bears of the sea
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International Whale Shark Day
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Verdon Gorge, France
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A black heron canopy hunting in Botswana
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