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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Aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland
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Polar bear season in Manitoba
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National Moth Week
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The road less taken?
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The lonely castle
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Connecting the dots
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The bears and the bees…
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‘Night shining’ clouds
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European fallow deer in England
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Man-made, meandering Lake Powell
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Wind powered ice racing
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International Archaeology Day
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What’s your favorite colour?
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Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
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Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
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Misty mountain hop
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Notting Hill Carnival
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Puffins pucker up
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This lake is no mirage
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Where history comes alive
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Happy Mothers Day!
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World Bee Day
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