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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Paris is photo-ready this week
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A history of Vinland
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Windmills in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands
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J.R.R. Tolkien Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England
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Great horned owl
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International Polar Bear Day
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Halfway Day
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Sunny day, sweepin the clouds away
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A giant relic in Java
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Ruins of St. Dwynwens Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales
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A treaty for science
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Gaztelugatxe at sunset, Basque Country, Spain
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Milky Way over Zabriskie Point, California
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Sea Slug Day
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World Jellyfish Day
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Happy Lunar New Year!
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Upstate autumn
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Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
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Nazaré Lighthouse
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Earth Day and National Park Week
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New Year’s Day in the land of the rising sun
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This reef is nowhere near the sea…
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Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
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Up on the glacier
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument anniversary
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The story of a rediscovered redwood
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Don t forget—it’s World Elephant Day
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Autumn in the cypress swamp
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