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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

May 19, 2026

Eleven years ago, over 120,000 gallons of oil spilled onto California’s Refugio Beach, devastating wildlife and coastal communities.

This disaster, like other major U.S. oil spills, proves that drilling inevitably leads to spills, harming our oceans, marine life, and coastal communities.

Oppose the U.S. government’s proposed expansion of offshore drilling. Protect our coasts: https://oceana.ly/ProtectOurCoasts


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