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A coral reef is a rocky ridge under the surface of the ocean that is created not through the oceanic uplift or mountain building process - via plate tectonics - but by living coral. The rocky substrate that is a coral reef is made using thin layers of calcium carbonate produced by various corals.

The creation process is not an overnight event. It can take 30 Million years to create a sizable coral reef. That period is one of the reasons why so many people are concerned about the health of coral systems around the world.

Earlier we mentioned that a coral reef is a coral community. These ecosystems are large and balanced. Around 25 percent of the organisms in the ocean are impacted one way or another by coral reefs. It may be that an organism lives there, feeds there,

Losing a pet can be one of the hardest things that people have to endure. Walking through the home, seeing all the places where a cat, dog or other animal once spent time. It is a difficult loss that is often as crushing as the loss of a relative, although people might not expect it. Planning for the final rest of a beloved pet takes time, but there are ways to make it easier. With this guide, pet owners will know their options for cremation urns, how to arrange for the cremation of a pet, and what to expect from the process.

True love can last forever, but everyone's time in this life will come to an end. When it does, many couples want to make sure they memorialize and honor that love. Whether they're looking for ways to pre-plan their own end-of-life celebrations and wishes, or loved ones are looking for ways to acknowledge their love after they're gone, there are many opportunities to showcase love and commitment, even after death.  Here are some of the most important things to think about.

Memorializing a couple can sometimes be difficult. Loved ones on both sides of the relationship will have ideas about who the couple was, what they were like, and what mattered most to them. But some of those ideas might conflict, and some of them can be based on other people's perceptions. Instead of focusing on who the

Mountains have long transfixed, tugged, tantalized, and terrified humankind. These lofty heights, so far removed from the day-to-day realm of most people, have often appeared as the haunts of the gods, portals between Earth and divine reaches. Depending on the culture and the individual, they’ve been places to seek out for spiritual stimulation, or ones to leave entirely alone as a rarefied and dangerous domain. Mountains have also managed to remain, in large part, refuges of wildness and wilderness. Their more pristine character translates to practical ecological services, including as critical fountainheads supplying vast numbers of lowlanders with freshwater.

It is common to worry about what will happen when pets die. On the other hand, many people do not anticipate what will happen to their pets in the event that they pass first. Pets are dependents that require extra care to ensure that their needs are met in every situation. For many pet owners, making their pets an important part of their estate planning helps to solve the problem. With this guide, pet owners will know about the options they have for providing for their pets, tips to smooth out the process, and how best to get started.

Set me free in the wilderness,

Where my spirit soars among the clouds,

Where my heart breaks loose from its chains,

And Nature is a balm for my soul.

Turn me loose to wander the mountains and valleys

With sun-dappled wildflowers and sparkling brooks,

Where my thoughts resonate in the deep silence,

Days and nights are measured by the sun and the moon,

And where I feel eternally at home.

The holidays are a time of gathering, for families and friends to get together. It is a perfect opportunity to share a meal, recount old stories, exchange gifts or engage in religious ceremonies. For many, the holidays can be touched with a feeling that is bittersweet, as they remember their loved ones who enjoyed the holiday and are no longer here to participate.

As the year comes to a close, it is natural to think about everything that has happened since the last holiday season. Good and bad happens to everyone, and loss is something that is felt by all. Honoring the loss of grieving families, and helping them to connect with loved ones is an important part of the season, too. This holiday season, it is a wonderful chance to remember a loved one and comfort others in their journey of grief. These 10 memorial gift ideas are perfect for the season and the people who need that comfort the most.

When there is a choice of cremation, how do people celebrate the life of their loved one? What type of funeral or memorial is appropriate?

How do you plan a cremation ceremony? Thinking about putting a cremation ceremony together to celebrate and remember the life of someone you love is a final act of love – and a big job.

After receiving the cremated remains of a loved one, you have many options. You can keep cremains in a beautiful urn at home. You can scatter ashes in places of special meaning. You can turn cremated remains into pieces of art or jewelry.

While all good options, they lack a certain level of permanence. Future generations might want to be able to visit a spot where they can find the remains of their ancestors.

Chester French Stewart, chairman of French Funerals and Cremation in Albuquerque, tells the story of a young woman who flew from New York to New Mexico to visit the grave of her grandfather. However, Grandpa had been cremated and the remains scattered in the mountains with no record