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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

Parrotfish Sleep in Mucus Cocoon
September 11, 2019
Some parrotfish species sleep in a cocoon of mucus to protect themselves from parasites. The mucus cocoon can take up to 60 minutes to produce for one night of rest. Learn more about parrotfish in Oceana's Marine Life encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/2lK79Jm