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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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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The ‘Old Bridge,’ reborn
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Anshun Bridge, Chengdu, China
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA
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Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
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Arbor Day
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Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
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Twinkle twinkle, little bugs
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Owl be seeing you ... somewhere!
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Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, United States
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Do pandas enjoy winter?
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Independence Day of the Argentine Republic
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A smooth landing, feet first
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Talampaya National Park, Argentina
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Rocks rock!
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Boxing Day
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Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Nothing says ‘San Francisco’ quite like...
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Impala in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
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Beech trees and anemone wildflowers, Jutland, Denmark
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International Whale Shark Day
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Alps of the sea
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National Napping Day
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Town of Pienza in Tuscany, Italy
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One of the oldest parks in Quebec
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Happy Fat Tuesday!
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Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
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The Painted Hills, Oregon
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