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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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WHICH IS WHICH: Manatee or Dugong? | Oceana
November 22, 2023

While similar, dugongs and manatees are distinct species. A key difference is their tails: manatees have round, paddle-like tails, whereas dugongs possess whale-like flukes.

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