Blooming pillar corals, green sea turtles, and colorful reef fishes—welcome to the underwater universe of coral reefs. They are formed by tiny marine organisms called coral polyps, which create vast colonies housing many species. As we celebrate their beauty and benefits, it"s vital to recognize the lurking threats of climate change, pollution, and harmful human activities.
Coral Reef Awareness Week
Today in History
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Crested caracaras
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Oh, to sleep under the northern lights
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A willowy welcome to spring
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Where the wildflowers grow
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Perseid meteor shower over Nevada
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Summer solstice
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Happy Easter!
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Birds and bees, and why they re so important
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A bite of ancient history
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Baddest of the badlands
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International Whale Shark Day
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Siblings Day
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Float on
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Antarctica Day
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Christmas Eve
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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Saguaro cacti, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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The mountaintop of toppled gods
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Wayag Islands in the Raja Ampat Islands of Indonesia
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Reflections on the mighty Amazon
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What does the fox dream?
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A lush, green escape
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Groundhog Day
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Alaska moose
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Evidence of human habitation
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Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain
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Springtime in the Mediterranean
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Fall for birding
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El Valle de la Luna, Chile
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