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As a result of a United Nations General Assembly resolution passed in December 2008, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8th each year. This annual event spurred the creation of a special collections around our oceans and the efforts being made in conservation ranging from pollution to habitat restoration to fishing and fisheries.

The special collection continues to grow along with Plastic in Our Oceans and 1Water, with a focus on the challenge of providing clean drinking water to the world population.

Curated by mokiethecat

October 23, 2026

The dumbo octopus is a captivating deep-sea creature, named after the Disney character Dumbo. These unique cephalopods use their large ear-like fins and webbed arms to navigate the dark waters, unlike typical octopuses that rely on jet propulsion.

Interestingly, the term "dumbo octopus" encompasses 18 different species found in deep seas worldwide.


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