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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Kiwis (NZ) want one third of their oceans protected |
Recent polling shows New Zealanders want over a third of their oceans protected in marine reserves, a 100-fold increase from current levels. WWF-NZ is dedicated to safeguarding these vital marine environments. Support their conservation efforts: http://www.wwf.org.nz/ |