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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Rock formations at Sedona, Arizona
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Overlooking the Douro
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Cypress trees in George L. Smith State Park, Georgia
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AAPI Heritage Month & Lei Day
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Happy birthday, Capitol Reef National Park
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Khao Sok National Park in Thailand
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Earth Day
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We stand with Ukraine
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Kochia, Hitachi, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan
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Sundance Film Festival
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It s Computer Science Education Week
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The Kelpies statues in Falkirk, Scotland
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Have fun storming the castle
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Jane’s Carousel delights
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Beech trees and wild anemones, Jutland, Denmark
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Reflections of the night sky
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Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, New Mexico
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The mountaintop of toppled gods
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Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia
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Sunbeams across Tartu County, Estonia
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A holiday beacon of light
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Honoring the fallen
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Italy s submerged village
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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Groundhog Day
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Kochelsee in Bavaria
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A wonderland in winter
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Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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International Roller Coaster Day