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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

Nautilus
March 14, 2024

Do you know the nautilus? This ancient marine creature, a cephalopod related to octopuses and squids, is often called a "living fossil."

It is renowned for its distinctive, chambered shell, which it uses for buoyancy control. The nautilus has survived in the oceans for millions of years, largely unchanged in form.

Its unique biology and remarkable longevity make it a truly fascinating subject.