The Great Barrier Reef runs for 1,430 miles along Australia"s northeastern coast, providing a home for thousands of species, including more than 1,500 types of fish. Here, you"ll find whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, dugongs, and algae, all living together in a delicate ecosystem that relies on the coral reef. Sadly, climate change and pollution threaten this iconic site, the largest reef in the world. On June 1, we observe World Reef Awareness Day to remind people of the importance of safeguarding coral reefs, which provide food and shelter for about 25% of all marine life, to maintain the balance of nature.
World Reef Awareness Day
Today in History
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FOR FOREST by Klaus Littmann
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Groundhog Day
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A wonder in winter
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St. Barbaras Cathedral, Kutná Hora, Czechia
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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Fall for birding
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When science looks like magic
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Red deer stag in De Hoge Veluwe National Park, Netherlands
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International Beaver Day
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Native American Heritage Month
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Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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An island hopper s paradise
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Château de Sully-sur-Loire, Center-Val de Loire, France
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Manatee Awareness Month
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Dyavolski Most
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Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
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Celebrating whales—and a whale of a tale
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A ‘Superior’ paddle
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Take the stairs
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New York City Marathon
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Summer winds down in the Southern Hemisphere
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An octagonal architectural treasure
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Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
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Yosemite National Park anniversary
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Daylight saving time begins
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Lighting the way to new beginnings
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Eben Ice Caves, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Autumn equinox
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Asteroid Day
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