Friday, June 8, 2012

World Oceans Day 2012

  • June 8 marks the 20th observance of World Oceans Day, a global event that has been recognized by the United Nations since 2008.
  • (Huffington Post)
  • It was in 1992 that Canada originally suggested a World Oceans Day and for the next 16 years this was unofficially celebrated on 8 th June each year.
  • (Earthtimes)
  • Today, on World Oceans Day, TangaReef launches its unique booking service (http://www.tangareef.com) that turns every dive into a contribution to ocean conservation.
  • (Dive to Save the Oceans - Sacramento Bee)
  • Friday is World Oceans Day and Alaskans can celebrate by honoring one of natures most spectacular events -- the great migration of animals traveling into the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is home to an unusual abundance of wildlife.
  • (Anchorage Daily News)
  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, surrounding the 20th anniversary of World Oceans Day, Oceana unveiled a report outlining how saving the worlds oceans can help to feed the 9 billion people projected to be on earth by 2050.
  • (Yahoo Finance)
  • Saturday, June 8, 2012 is World Oceans Day.
  • (Examiner)
  • This years contest kicks off the week of World Oceans Day with winners announced on July 18, 2012.
  • (PR Newswire)
  • He will serve as member of the Commission for a five-year term from 2012-17. Incidentally, the World Oceans Day coincides with the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
  • (Mynews India)
  • 2012 via Facebook. Users will vote to decide on the best photo in early July (July 1-12), and the winner will receive a Sony Tablet S. http://apps.facebook.
  • (PRWeb)

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