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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The Prince of Wales records a video message for the The Economist World Oceans Summit in Singapore. Through his International Sustainability Unit, His Royal Highness has been working to help find a solution to the world's dwindling fish stocks. To find out more visit and The Rainforest Project. EarthSayer Prince of Wales |

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