Friday, June 06, 2008

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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goal: 1,000,000





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