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In 2008, it was decided by the General Assembly of the United Nations, that from 2009, the 8th of June would be designated by the UN as "World Oceans Day". Although many countries started celebrating World Oceans Day after the 1992 UN Conference on Environment Development, this is the first year of its official UN status! This official designation presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the essential role that oceans play with respect to the health and survival of all life on the planet. The theme of the inaugural observance of World Oceans Day is "Our Oceans, Our Responsibility."

To learn more about the relationship between oceans and food security, biodiversity, and the climate, and how to incorporate learning about oceans into your classroom, please visit the following websites:

The World Ocean Network

The Ocean Project (Especially the section on "Celebration Ideas.")

Ocean Sciences Teaching Videos

June 8th is World Oceans Day!!
Translated into French by: Katherine Walraven
In 2008, it was decided by the General Assembly of the United Nations, that from 2009, the 8th of June would be designated by the UN as "World Oceans Day". Although many countries started celebrating World Oceans Day after the 1992 UN Conference on Environment Development, this is the first year of its official UN status! This official designation presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the essential role that oceans play with respect to the health and survival of all life on the planet. The theme of the inaugural observance of World Oceans Day is "Our Oceans, Our Responsibility."

To learn more about the relationship between oceans and food security, biodiversity, and the climate, and how to incorporate learning about oceans into your classroom, please visit the following websites:

The World Ocean Network

The Ocean Project (Especially the section on "Celebration Ideas.")

Ocean Sciences Teaching Videos