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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.

Curated by mokiethecat

Rare Greenland Shark Sighting
April 11, 2026
Scientists captured underwater footage of a Greenland shark in Arctic waters off the coast of Canada, offering a rare glimpse into their world! 🦈❄️ Greenland sharks belong to a family known as the sleeper shark because they grow slowly and have low activity levels. The oldest Greenland shark studied is estimated to have lived nearly 400 years, making the species the longest-lived vertebrate. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/3PVSOaT #greenlandshark #shark #marinelife