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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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Global Fishing Watch: Phoenix Islands Protected Area Animation
February 10, 2022

Oceana's report highlights Global Fishing Watch's (GFW) ability to monitor fishing activity in marine protected areas (MPAs) worldwide. GFW provides a clear view of how effectively policies control fishing in these vital zones.

A collaboration between SkyTruth, Oceana, and Google, GFW was used to document the success of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA). After new regulations established PIPA as a no-take area, GFW detected a drastic reduction in fishing, demonstrating the policy's positive impact.