The purpose of World Oceans Day, celebrated each June 8, is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean and develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean. ByRoger Sands, ...

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In 2008, the United Nations recognized June 8 as World Oceans Day to spotlight the rising vulnerabilities facing the oceans that cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. At the same time, scientists ...

The winning images from the United Nations-hosted competition have been announced – with this year’s edition including a new ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Zoo is welcoming a special guest for World Ocean Day! On June 8, an African Penguin from Jenkinson’s Aquarium will offer Staten Islanders a rare, up-close ...

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The Aquarium of Niagara hosted its annual World Ocean Day celebration on Sunday, part of a global effort to promote marine ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas may be land-locked, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have an impact on our oceans. Dennis Dinwiddie from the Topeka Zoo visited Eye on NE Kansas with a look at how the zoo ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The world collectively reached a third of the goal in April 2026, MPAs now cover 10% of oceans. Another 20% will need to be protected over the next ...

JACKSONVILLE, FL, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As World Oceans Day approaches on June 8, OCEARCH is shining a spotlight on a story that often gets overlooked: while ocean challenges remain, ...

The New England Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day on Sunday with a full day of free activities on Boston’s waterfront. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Wharf, ...