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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Winter solstice
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Staying in the loop
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Verdon Gorge, France
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The Painted Hills, Oregon
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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World Teachers Day
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Napping near the North Pole
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Magnified moss
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Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Beauty resides in trees
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An ultralight aircraft flying over the sands of Namibia
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All is calm
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Scenic Mount Michener
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National Pumpkin Day
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A sky full of stars
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Happy World Water Day!
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The largest gypsum dune field
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Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Paddle power
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Lake Bled, Slovenia
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Eyes on the skies
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Why are blackbirds tied to winter?
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International Day of Peace
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Happy Mothers Day!
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Dunes at White Sands National Park, New Mexico
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International Polar Bear Day
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington
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Groundhog Day
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