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 convervation ranging from pollution to habitat restoration to fishing and fisheries. Every June 8th it is celebrated.

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March 18th, 2009 . Host
Matt Damon introduces oceanographer, Sylvia Earle as part of the series, “The State of the Planet’s Oceans" emphasizing that oceans were once considered an inexhaustible source. Filmmakers Hal
and Marilyn Weiner investigated the health and sustainability of the
world’s oceans and the issues affecting marine preserves, fisheries, and
coastal ecosystems in the United States and worldwide. More information.EarthSayer Sylvia Earle |

The Science of Global Warming: Dr. William Nierenberg

What's a Marine Reserve? by GreenPeace

Ocean Warming by Matt Brown

Underwater Footage of BP Oil leak at the source

A New Reason to Hope-Restoring the Chesapeake Bay

World Oceans Summit in Singapore by The Prince of Wales

Circle of Life: Hope by Simon Spear

His Promise to Jacques Cousteau by Robert Swan

Putting Our Oceans Up Front by Anthony Zolezzi

Project Shellter for Hermit Crabs by Bre Pettis

Exxon Valdez - 20 Years Later, Greg Palast

Perpetual Ocean from NASA

Kristofor Lofgren on certified, sustainable sushi

Acid Test: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification

Conserving the Nature of America in a Changing Climate:USFW

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: 35 days from Space: NASA

David Helvarg on Rescue Warriors

Our Blue Canoe by Mike Single of New Zealand

Stopping Bluefin Tuna from Going to Fast: Adrian Grenier

Why Do We Need the Ocean by Dr. Sylvia Earle

Roz Savage: Working Together One Stroke at A Time

Saving Valentina, The Humback Whale by Michasel Fishback

Surfrider Foundation: Rise Above Plastics

The Importance of the High Seas by WWF

EcoTrust on Zoning for People and Fish

The Cycle of Insanity:The Real Story of Water

Sustainability: David Helvarg June 2010

Safeguarding Supply of Fish: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

BP Oilpocalypse Creates Underwater Nightmare

Into the Cold by Sebastian Copeland

Whole Foods Sustainable Seafood

Dr. Guggenheim: Lawns, Fertilizer, and Fish Do Not Mix

Dr. Steve Palumbi on Big Fish

PBS: STATE OF THE PLANET'S OCEANS | Sylvia Earle

50 Ways to Save the Ocean: David Helvarg

Growing a Giant Clam: Dr. Stephen Palumbi

Exploring the Oceans Hidden World by Robert Ballard

Bag It (trailer)

Out There by David De Rothchild

Peace Paddle: Call for Action to Protect Our Oceans

Global Warming: Steve Palumbi

OCEANS by Disneynature

Kiwis (NZ) want one third of their oceans protected