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As a result of a United Nations General Assembly resolution passed in December 2008, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8th each year. This annual event spurred the creation of a special collections around our oceans and the efforts being made in conservation ranging from pollution to habitat restoration to fishing and fisheries.

The special collection continues to grow along with Plastic in Our Oceans and 1Water, with a focus on the challenge of providing clean drinking water to the world population.

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Fish Stories 2018: Traceability is Good for Business
May 16, 2018

Many seafood lovers don't know where their fish comes from. This lack of transparency in the supply chain enables illegal fishing, fraud, public health risks, and even human trafficking, harming oceans, consumers, and honest businesses.

Traceability is the solution. By tracking fish from boat to plate—including how, when, and where it was caught—we increase transparency and accountability. This reduces fraud and prevents illegally sourced products from entering the market.

Learn more at oceana.org/FishStories. Music by Adam Lindquist. Sounds via Freesound.org users.