Blooming pillar corals, green sea turtles and colourful reef fishes—welcome to the thriving underwater universe of coral reefs. Running from July 15 to 21, Coral Reef Awareness Week is the perfect time to honour them. Coral reefs are formed by tiny marine organisms called coral polyps, which create vast colonies that serve as homes to a diverse array of marine species. As we turn our attention to their beauty and benefits, it"s vital to recognise the lurking threats–climate change, pollution and harmful human activities.
Coral Reef Awareness Week
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Happy Boxing Day!
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National Napping Day
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Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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Endangered Species Day
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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
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Young black caiman, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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The Bahamas
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
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Paralympic Games begin in Paris
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Fiji Day
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Floating fruit market, Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh
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Whooper swans, Kotoku Pond, Japan
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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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Everglades National Park, Florida
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Nuit Blanche Toronto
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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Earth Day
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Corona Arch near Moab, Utah, United States
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A triumphant pose
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Banff National Park, Alberta
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Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin
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Angry bird, doting dad
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Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia, Spain
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Haghartsin Monastery, Armenia
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Mam Tor, Derbyshire, England
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Val di Funes, Italy
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