Celebrating #WorldOceansDay 2017

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Celebrating #WorldOceansDay 2017

World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 every year. Since 2008, the United Nations started celebrating it officially, before which the Ocean Institute of Canada had been celebrating it unofficially since 1992.

At the first ever UN Ocean Conference in New York, Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General in his statement said, “We must put aside short-term national gain, to prevent long-term catastrophe. Conserving our oceans and using them sustainably is preserving life itself.” The conference is being held from June 5-9.


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The theme of this year’s World Oceans Day is Our Oceans, Our Future. The focus points will be plastic waste into the oceans and how marine litter leads to ecological imbalances.

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Bill Mott, Executive Director of The Ocean Project in a press release said, “With nearly half of the world’s population under age 25, it is imperative to empower young people to step up as leaders at an early age and engage them in a solutions-oriented approach to ocean conservation. The use of trends like #CleanSeas and #WorldOceansDay on social media have also been encouraged by the UN.


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UNESCO has called 2021-2030 the International Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

The five oceans of the world – the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Southern (Antarctic) Ocean – cover 71% of the Earth’s surface.
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Why are Oceans Indispensable?
-They are the biggest source of water on this planet, at about 97%.
-The coastal regions survive on the food they get from the ocean through fishing.
-There are resources under the seabed like oil and minerals that may have medicinal properties.
-Oceans accommodate coral reefs, complex ecosystems which inhabit millions of life forms.
-They increase tourism of a region. Haven’t we all been to a beach at least once in our lives?

Now that you have our attention, we bring you the top 5 beaches in the world (ranked by National Geographic Channel).

1. Seychelles
There are 115 islands collectively called Seychelles in the Indian Ocean around East Africa.


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2. Maldives
A country in the Indian Ocean with more than a thousand coral islands.


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3. Bora Bora
A famous island in Tahiti, French Polynesia is a pearl on the Pacific Ocean.


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4. Lanikai Beach 
Situated in Oahu, Hawaii, it is one of the most suitable spots for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the Pacific Ocean.


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5. Fraser Island
The largest sand island in the world at Queensland, Australia. This island is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Coral Sea.


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Our Responsibility
An ocean is not just a geographical feature on earth, it is an indispensable entity, a teacher, a mentor and a friend. 

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We all know ocean sustains our life. It is that essential. 

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An ocean is a vast open space perfect for contemplation. Ever wondered where will you go for deep reflective thinking when there will be no ocean?

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No Ocean, No Life. Yes, that's true. The Famous environmentalist Sylvia Earle says, "No Water, No Life. No Blue, No Green." Ever thought that way?

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Oceans are dying, so are the reefs. It may not be our fault, but it is our responsibility to save them.

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Yes, literally. Every drop counts today.
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So, how are you going to celebrate the World Oceans Day 2017? Watch the video and get motivated.


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