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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An ugly duckling no more
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World Penguin Day
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Back to the future
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Badlands National Park anniversary
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World Rainforest Day
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The Coast of Death
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Pegadung Rock, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia
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Cousins Day
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Kelimutu, Flores, Indonesia
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One rare streak
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Young Peak, British Columbia
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A day for the worlds Indigenous populations
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A book lover’s paradise
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Fresh finds in Fraser Valley
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Go fly a kite!
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Bridging past and present
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Christmas Bird Count
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A beach of many colours
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Plate ice along Lake Superior, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States
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Zion National Park, Utah, United States
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Nuit Blanche Toronto
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Plum blossoms, China
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Racing through the five boroughs
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Carnival of Venice
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Lago Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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Bathing boxes at Brighton Beach, Australia
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Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia
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Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, Fukushima, Japan
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Dare to tread through the fairy flower?
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