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 convervation ranging from pollution to habitat restoration to fishing and fisheries. Every June 8th it is celebrated.

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Growing a Giant Clam: Dr. Stephen Palumbi |
Giant clams are increasingly rare on Fijis coral reefs. They are big, brightly colored, unable to run away and tasty. Fijians hope that farming giant clams can help to repopulate the oceans. This is one of a series of videos, called microdocs, hosted by Dr Stephen Palumbi - a Stanford University marine biologist.n See more microdocs at microdocs.stanford.edu EarthSayer Steve Palumbi |

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