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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

Ocean Vampires?!?
October 27, 2024

Meet the "vampires" of the ocean! This intriguing moniker often refers to ancient, jawless fish like the lamprey, known for their unique and sometimes unsettling feeding habits.

These creatures attach themselves to other marine life, using their specialized mouths and sharp teeth to feed on blood and bodily fluids. Despite their parasitic nature, they hold a distinct and important place within aquatic ecosystems.