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
Today in History
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International Day of the Tropics
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A cantilevered window to the past
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‘Only one Earth’
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Kings of the north
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Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Plains zebra foal in Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Star Wars Day
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Corfu at night, Greece
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Whanganui National Park, Retaruke, New Zealand
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Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
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Lupine flowers in bloom, Northern California, United States
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Two hungry baby beavers
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Why are blackbirds tied to winter?
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Cave Dale and Peveril Castle, England
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Church of Notre Dame de Bon-Port, Les Sables-dOlonne, France
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Shark Awareness Day
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International Literacy Day
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A window to the Pacific
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Hnausapollur crater lake, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Iceland
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Corona Arch near Moab, Utah, United States
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Centuries of time in a Delicate Arch
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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Orosei, Sardinia, Italy
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Common clownfish in a sea anemone, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
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Turtle-y nice day for a swim
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An experiment in sustainability
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Get in tune with International Jazz Day
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Giant panda eating bamboo
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Merry Christmas!
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International Mountain Day
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