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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

June 28, 2026
Rare underwater footage of a faceless cusk eel! These fish get their name from their highly unusual appearance. They have no visible eyes – those dots on the side of its face are actually its nostrils. It has a relatively small mouth underneath its head that the fish can extend to catch food and then bring back inside its own body! NOAA scientists and partners spotted this shark during a deepwater exploration of the Marianas. The deep depths that this fish lives in are likely why it appears so unusual, since with so little light in the deep sea, being able to see isn’t much help to these fish. #deepsea #eel #marinelife

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