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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World Bee Day
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Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
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Königstein Fortress, Saxon Switzerland, Germany
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Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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Collared aracari
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Boardwalk over Balkan lakes
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Leadenhall Market, London
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Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
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St Barbaras Cathedral, Kutná Hora, Czechia
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Kick-off in Qatar
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Juvenile manatees, Crystal River, Florida, United States
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A symbol of peace
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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