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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

June 26, 2026

Giant manta rays, severely impacted by commercial overfishing and bycatch, were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2018. Extensive research and recovery efforts are now underway to protect them.

The ESA has been crucial in safeguarding marine animals. We're highlighting five species it helped protect. Join us in defending this landmark law and vulnerable species by visiting https://oceana.ly/ESA.


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