Every third week of July, Coral Reef Awareness Week reminds us that beneath the ocean"s surface lies a world as rich and complex as any rainforest. Coral reefs—like the staghorn coral pictured here—are home to roughly 25% of all marine species, despite covering less than 1% of the seafloor. These ecosystems not only support ocean biodiversity but also protect coastlines and drive economies through tourism and fishing.
Coral Reef Awareness Week
Today in History
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Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
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Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
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Im ready for my close-up, Mr. DeSquirrel
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A starry night!
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The beauty that lies below
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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Blue as far as the eye can see
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Mount Sopris, Colorado
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Fibonacci Day
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Sassnitz lighthouse, Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Among the most photographed in the Rockies
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And so it begins!
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To the infinite and back
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If these walls could talk...
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Canadian Tulip Festival
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The 50th Toronto International Film Festival
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A different kind of toucan
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Salzburg, Austria
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Sand dunes in the Sahara, Algeria
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Cala Luna beach, Sardinia, Italy
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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World Rainforest Day
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World Art Day
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Meet an expert on the dog days of summer
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Independence Day of the Argentine Republic
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The oldest way to fly
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Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa
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Masterpiece of acoustic science
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
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