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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

President Trump's Ocean-Harming Budget
May 30, 2019

President Trump's proposed FY2020 budget includes deep cuts to federal ocean programs, posing a significant threat to marine environments.

Among these reductions is the elimination of the Marine Mammal Commission, an agency crucial for protecting marine mammals and their vital habitats.

Act now: Tell your members of Congress to oppose this ocean-harming budget. Add your name here.