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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

November 05, 2026

The white shark, commonly known as the great white shark, is renowned for its powerful presence and distinctive stark white underbelly.

Discover more about this fascinating creature in our Maine Life Encyclopedia.


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