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World Ocean Day - June 8
June 7 , 2019
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- The World ocean day is observed every year on June 8.
- The day is to celebrate the majesty of the world's oceans and raise awareness about their preservation.
- The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Rio Earth Summit.
- The Brundtland World Commission on Environment and Development provided the inspiration for the global oceans’ day.
- The first ocean day was observed in 1992.
- The world's oceans generate an estimated 70% of the earth's oxygen.
- The United Nation's World Oceans Day designated theme for 2019 year is "Gender and Oceans".
- This is to highlight the important role gender equality must play in ensuring effective conservation of our oceans, seas and marine life.
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