Articles for World Ocean Day

Sir Chris Hoy beats endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in Skye race
1 year, 6 months ago

Sir Chris Hoy beats endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in Skye race

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy came out on top in a race against endurance …

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World Ocean Day: How much plastic is in our oceans?
1 year, 6 months ago

World Ocean Day: How much plastic is in our oceans?

Al Jazeera  

According to UNESCO, 8-10 million tonnes of plastic are released into the sea every year. Of these plastics, an estimated 8 million to 10 million tonnes end up in the ocean each year. To raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and promote its sustainable use and protection, the United Nations designated every June 8 as World Ocean Day. …

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World Ocean Day 2022: Twitter filled with photos, videos and wishes on this day
2 years, 6 months ago

World Ocean Day 2022: Twitter filled with photos, videos and wishes on this day

Hindustan Times  

World Ocean Day 2022: Every year on June 8, it is observed to make people more aware of the ocean and its resources in order to promote ocean and environmental conservation worldwide. The theme for World Ocean Day 2022 is ‘Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.’ World Ocean Day 2022: Twitter is filled with photo and video wishes. Sand artist …

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World Ocean Day: A look at 8 critically endangered marine species
2 years, 6 months ago

World Ocean Day: A look at 8 critically endangered marine species

Al Jazeera  

On World Ocean Day, we look at eight marine species that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. According to the IUCN, there has been a 90 percent global decline in the sunflower sea star population during the past 30 years. The sunflower sea star was declared critically endangered by the IUCN in 2020. This critically endangered …

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