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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

October 01, 2026

Pacific sardines are vital for the survival of whales, seabirds, sea lions, and large fish along the U.S. West Coast. As a key species in the ocean food web, their decline significantly affects marine ecosystems.

Unfortunately, their population has plummeted by 97% over the past 20 years due to overfishing and changing ocean conditions. Despite this, the Trump administration is advocating for increased fishing of this vulnerable species. Join us in defending these essential fish and the wildlife that depends on them: https://oceana.ly/47o2nET


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