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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Launch of the Global Ocean Commission |
The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on 12th February with the aim of reversing degradation of the ocean and restoring it to full health and productivity.
Published on Feb 13, 2013 EarthSayers José María Figueres; Trevor Manuel; David Miliband |
Project Shellter for Hermit Crabs by Bre Pettis
Native American Drums & Flute - The Fishing Song
Protecting Oceans from Pollutants of Emerging Concern
Stopping Bluefin Tuna from Going to Fast: Adrian Grenier
Saving Valentina, The Humback Whale by Michasel Fishback
Conservation Talks with Jane Lubchenco
Save the oceans, feed the world! by Jackie Savitz:
Circle of Life: Hope by Simon Spear
What's a Marine Reserve? by GreenPeace
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: 35 days from Space: NASA
Ocean Warming by Matt Brown
Earth's Oceans Show Decline In Microscopic Plant Life by NASA
Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification
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Putting Our Oceans Up Front by Anthony Zolezzi
Our Blue Canoe by Mike Single of New Zealand
BP Oilpocalypse Creates Underwater Nightmare
Wiring an Interactive Ocean by John Delaney
Sustainability: How to Make the Best Seafood Choices by Whole Foods
Kiwis (NZ) want one third of their oceans protected
The First Census of Marine Life
Dead Zones by Oceanographer Jack Barth of Oregon State Univ.
Into the Cold by Sebastian Copeland
EcoTrust on Zoning for People and Fish
50 Ways to Save the Ocean: David Helvarg
Tracking Ocean Heat With Magnetic Fields
Dr. Guggenheim: Lawns, Fertilizer, and Fish Do Not Mix
About the Center for the Blue Economy
The Ocean Conservancy
OCEANS by Disneynature
Ocean Degradation by Mike Tryba
Peace Paddle: Call for Action to Protect Our Oceans
Thelma Krug: Governing Emerging Marine Climate-Altering Techniques
Paul Watson at The Nantucket Project (TNP7)
Coast Guard Overflight of Shell's Kulluk Platform Aground
Roz Savage: Working Together One Stroke at A Time
Exploring the Oceans Hidden World by Robert Ballard
How to Scale Solutions for Ocean Health?
Ocean Observations Biodiversity by Census of Marine Life
The Importance of the High Seas by WWF
A Conversation between Sylvia Earle & Jean-Michel Cousteau
Rising Seas: Science on the Greenland Ice Sheet with Tom Wagner
Perpetual Ocean from NASA
Safeguarding Supply of Fish: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Economics of the Ocean Swedish Embassy
Dr. Steve Palumbi on Big Fish
Introducing The Ocean Elders
Why Do We Need the Ocean by Dr. Sylvia Earle
David Helvarg on Rescue Warriors
Saving Indonesia's Most Bio-diverse Ecosystems by Andrew Miner
The Oceans and Global Warming by Steve Palumbi
Inspire the Next Generation of Ocean Activists by David Helvarg
About OceansAdvocacy Concept