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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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Whales Are Being Killed By Speeding Ships. The Laws Are Not Helping.
July 20, 2021

Oceana's report reveals widespread vessel speeding in critical North Atlantic right whale habitats. With only about 360 whales left, non-compliance in mandatory speed zones reached nearly 90% from 2017-2020, and non-cooperation in voluntary areas was almost 85%.

Vessel collisions are a primary cause of death for these endangered whales. Studies show that reducing vessel speeds to 10 knots can cut the risk of fatal strikes by 80-90%.

Oceana is urging NOAA to immediately revise U.S. Atlantic vessel speed regulations to prevent the extinction of North Atlantic right whales.