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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A bohemian feline
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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Playa del Silencio, Spain
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World Lizard Day
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Spectacular views below!
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Let s get lost
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Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
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Summer Olympics begin in Paris
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Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley of Wales
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Let’s go mothing
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon
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Get amped for Glastonbury
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World Bicycle Day
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Chinese New Year
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Earth Day
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Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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Icelandic horses, Iceland
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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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Who s hiding in the kelp?
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Old Town Quito
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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At the gates of the ksar
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Greece celebrates its independence
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A willowy welcome to spring
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Happy Holi!
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Ides of March
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Is this Minecraft headquarters?
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Basking in the glow