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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.

Curated by mokiethecat

Sharks Have A Superpower... Their Vision
December 03, 2018

Sharks and their ray relatives exhibit a remarkable diversity in pupil shapes and eye sizes. These varied adaptations offer crucial insights into their hunting strategies and daily lives.

Such unique eye characteristics provide significant clues, revealing much about the distinct lifestyles of these fascinating creatures.