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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

July 01, 2026

Coral reefs, often called "rainforests of the sea," surprisingly thrive in nutrient-poor ocean deserts. Despite these challenging conditions, they host a quarter of the world's marine fish species.

Dr. Kathryn Matthews, Oceana's Chief Scientist, explains how these vibrant ecosystems sustain such incredible biodiversity.


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