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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.

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Ocean acidification explained in two minutes

Beyond terrestrial climate change, oceans face significant threats. They absorb a quarter of all greenhouse gases, fundamentally altering their chemistry. This causes severe problems for marine ecosystems.

Such changes ultimately jeopardize the billions who depend on oceans for food and livelihood, diminishing their vital beauty. This information was published on March 23, 2015, by Grist, described as "a Beacon in the smog."

Explore more from Grist on YouTube.