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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

Defend the Marine Mammal Protection Act
November 09, 2017
For 45 years, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has provided vital protections for marine mammals in U.S. waters, including dolphins, whales and seals. Unfortunately, a new bill in Congress would make it easier for activities like seismic airgun blasting – an extremely loud and dangerous process used to search for oil and gas deposits deep below the ocean’s surface – to harm these iconic animals. Tell Congress to #DefendMarineMammals and #StandForOceans! http://bit.ly/2yEtHRe