8 June - World Ocean Day

Target:

United Nations

Sponsored by:

The Ocean Project

To United Nations and World Government Leaders:

Help make a difference for our ocean planet!

• Whereas everyone on our planet is connected and affected by the oceans;
  
  
  
• Whereas the world's ocean covers 70% of our planet, yet less than 1% of our ocean habitat is protected;
  
  
  
• Whereas the ocean plays a critical role in maintaining the planet's ecosystems and is essential to human health and well being;
  
  
  
• Whereas it is critical to educate the public, and promote stewardship among children and adults alike;
  
  
  
• Whereas ocean environments around the world are collapsing,
  primarily due to over-fishing, pollution, and unsustainable coastal
  development;
  
  
  
• Whereas the ocean's rich diversity of life belongs to all citizens of the world; and
  
  
  
• Whereas on June 8 there has been an unofficial celebration of the oceans around the world for 12 years...
  

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