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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.

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Hermit crabs don’t make their own shells. They scavenge their homes. And now, hermit crabs ar

Hermit crabs, which scavenge shells for homes, are facing a critical housing shortage due to declining worldwide supplies. This vulnerable species needs community support.

The MakerBot community can utilize digital design and 3D printing to create alternative homes: 3D printed shells. This "Project Shellter" initiative offers a vital solution. For more details, see this Txchnologist magazine article.

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