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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

President Trump's Ocean-Harming Budget
May 30, 2019
President Trump released his proposed budget for funding the federal government for fiscal year 2020, and it’s a blatant attack on our oceans. Included are deep cuts to many ocean programs, including the elimination of the Marine Mammal Commission, which helps to protect marine mammals and the ocean they call home. Add your name now to tell your members of Congress to stop President Trump’s ocean harming budget: https://bit.ly/2wzE8SF