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Colossal underwater caves and playful bear cubs among winning scenes from World Oceans Day photography competition

The winning images from the United Nations-hosted competition have been announced – with this year’s edition including a new “Connecting Oceans” category

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This vibrant underwater lily field was shot on a 10-year-old DSLR with a fisheye lens –and it snagged an ocean photography award

The colorful lilies were captured in the turquoise waters of a Mexican cenote – and won a UN World Oceans Day photography award

Digital Camera World

Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day.

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Ocean conservation needs strong relationships, not just targets

With World Oceans Day coming up on June 8, policymakers and researchers will be thinking about the state of the ocean and efforts to protect marine environments.

The Conversation

UN Ocean Conference sets sail in France on World Oceans Day

A fleet of 30 research and exploration vessels is to sail off the French coastal city of Nice, marking World Oceans Day and the opening of the third United Nations Ocean Conference

The Independent UK

How to watch 'Ocean with David Attenborough' online from anywhere – stream nature documentary

The feature length documentary released to cinemas last month is now available on your TV at home. Stream 'Ocean with David Attenborough' online — watch from anywhere

Tom’s Guide

Watch: Brazilians gather to hug Rio de Janeiro beach to celebrate World Oceans Day

Watch as Brazilians gather to hug a beach in Rio de Janeiro for World Oceans Day on Thursday, 8 June.

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Beach cleaning drive in Kochi to mark World Oceans Day

The Ocean Society of India will clean up 17 beaches across the coastline of the country on June 8 to mark World Oceans Day.

The Hindu

Israeli divers haul trash from ancient site for Oceans Day

Divers visiting the ancient seaport of Caesarea on Israel’s Mediterranean coast occasionally find treasure, but for World Oceans Day they searched for trash

The Independent UK

Lagos ex-governor wins Nigeria ruling party's nomination

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's ruling APC party has picked former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2023 presidential elections. Buhari cannot run again, as he will already have served two presidential terms. Also, Belgium's King Philippe expresses his "deepest regrets" to DR Congo during a landmark…

France 24

US government to ban single-use plastic in national parks

Biden officials make announcement on World Oceans Day in effort to stem huge tide of pollution from plastic bottles and packaging

The Guardian - US

Mediterranean sea-slug found off Ulster coast as climate concerns highlighted on World Oceans Day

A first of its kind sea-slug, endangered flappers, sharks and birds are all causing concerns

Belfast Live

Singapore warily monitors rising sea levels as world marks Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day 2022, climate experts and activists aim to inform the public on the impact of human activity on the seas. It's a familiar topic in Singapore, where rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the city-state of 6 million inhabitants.

France 24

World Oceans Day 2023: Date, theme, and how to get involved

The United Nations General Assembly declared June 8 World Oceans Day in 2008

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