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With the planet’s oceans under stress, the United Nations is marking World Oceans Day by appealing to the international community to keep oceans healthy and productive and to use their resources peacefully, equitably and sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations. Source: screen capture UNESCO/Global Partnership for Oceans

‘One planet, one ocean – together, we must protect them,’ urges UN on World Oceans Day

8 June 2014
To commemorate World Oceans Day, the United Nations family is encouraging the international community to reflect on the multiple benefits of oceans and commit to keeping them healthy and productive for current and future generations.