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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

African Penguins
March 11, 2024

The notion of penguins in Africa often sparks surprise, yet it is indeed a reality. Africa hosts a distinct penguin species, defying common perceptions of their icy habitats.

The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) inhabits the southwestern coast of Africa, primarily found in South Africa and Namibia. These birds are well-adapted to the region's temperate waters, sustained by the nutrient-rich Benguela Current.