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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
11 years ago, over 120,000 gallons of oil spilled onto California’s Refugio Beach, killing wildlife and devastating coastal communities. We’re highlighting five of the worst oil spills in U.S. history. These disasters have proved where they drill, they spill — and our oceans, marine life, and coastal communities pay the price. Say NO to the U.S. government’s proposed expansion of offshore drilling: https://oceana.ly/ProtectOurCoasts #oilspill #history #offshoredrilling

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