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