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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What's a Marine Reserve? by GreenPeace |
For too long, marine life has been largely open for the taking by
anyone possessing the means to exploit it. Rapid advances in technology
have meant that the unsustainable ability, reach and power of vessels and equipment
used to exploit marine life now far outweigh nature's ability to
maintain it. If left unchecked, this will have far reaching consequences
for the marine environment and for people who depend on it. More information. EarthSayer Bill Ballantine |
Conservation Talks with Jane Lubchenco
Dr. Steve Palumbi on Big Fish
Rising Seas: Science on the Greenland Ice Sheet with Tom Wagner
Paul Watson at The Nantucket Project (TNP7)
Ocean Degradation by Mike Tryba
Into the Cold by Sebastian Copeland
Ocean Observations Biodiversity by Census of Marine Life
Collapse Of The Oceans with Joshua Jackson
Project Shellter for Hermit Crabs by Bre Pettis
Exploring the Oceans Hidden World by Robert Ballard
Kiwis (NZ) want one third of their oceans protected
A Conversation between Sylvia Earle & Jean-Michel Cousteau
Safeguarding Supply of Fish: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Roz Savage: Working Together One Stroke at A Time
Saving Indonesia's Most Bio-diverse Ecosystems by Andrew Miner
The Importance of the High Seas by WWF
Dr. Guggenheim: Lawns, Fertilizer, and Fish Do Not Mix
The Oceans and Global Warming by Steve Palumbi
What's a Marine Reserve? by GreenPeace
Earth's Oceans Show Decline In Microscopic Plant Life by NASA
Native American Drums & Flute - The Fishing Song
Save the oceans, feed the world! by Jackie Savitz:
Saving Valentina, The Humback Whale by Michasel Fishback
Circle of Life: Hope by Simon Spear
About OceansAdvocacy Concept
Putting Our Oceans Up Front by Anthony Zolezzi
Perpetual Ocean from NASA
Launch of the Global Ocean Commission
Sustainability: How to Make the Best Seafood Choices by Whole Foods
EcoTrust on Zoning for People and Fish
50 Ways to Save the Ocean: David Helvarg
Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification
Ocean Warming by Matt Brown
Peace Paddle: Call for Action to Protect Our Oceans
About the Center for the Blue Economy
Economics of the Ocean Swedish Embassy
David Helvarg on Rescue Warriors
Wiring an Interactive Ocean by John Delaney
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: 35 days from Space: NASA
BP Oilpocalypse Creates Underwater Nightmare
Thelma Krug: Governing Emerging Marine Climate-Altering Techniques
How to Scale Solutions for Ocean Health?
Introducing The Ocean Elders
The Ocean Conservancy
Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
Oceans (Full Episode) | Hostile Planet
Coast Guard Overflight of Shell's Kulluk Platform Aground
Protecting Oceans from Pollutants of Emerging Concern
Ocean acidification explained in two minutes
Why Do We Need the Ocean by Dr. Sylvia Earle
OCEANS by Disneynature
The First Census of Marine Life
Inspire the Next Generation of Ocean Activists by David Helvarg
Stopping Bluefin Tuna from Going to Fast: Adrian Grenier