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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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Rare Greenland Shark Sighting
April 11, 2026

Scientists recently captured rare underwater footage of a Greenland shark in Arctic Canadian waters, offering a unique glimpse into the world of this elusive species.

Belonging to the "sleeper shark" family due to their slow growth and low activity, Greenland sharks are remarkable for their extreme longevity. With some individuals estimated to live nearly 400 years, they are recognized as the longest-lived vertebrates on Earth.

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