Today, let"s embark on a watery adventure as we celebrate World Oceans Day. This day is about honouring and protecting the world"s oceans and serves as a reminder of the critical role oceans play in supporting life on Earth. These gargantuan water bodies, after all, teem with wonders, from the tiniest plankton to the grandest whales like the humpbacks we see here. The oceans also produce almost half of the oxygen on our planet thanks to the photosynthesis of plankton—tiny plants, algae and bacteria. Moreover, they absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate the impacts of climate change caused by human activities.
World Oceans Day
Today in History
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Tour de France 2024
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Sanctuary among the trees
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Fortress of Palamidi, Nafplio, Greece
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40 years of recovery
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A vibrant, sun-drenched island
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The Matterhorn reflected in Lake Stellisee at sunrise, Zermatt, Switzerland
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This island is more than a mile high
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On the open ocean road
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Mount Hood, Oregon
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Les Braves monument, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
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The Riviera of India
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Want to hang about?
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Small island near Ezhikkara, Kerala
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Staghorn coral in shallow ocean
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Point Reyes National Seashore, California, United States
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Step back in time...
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The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Huddled and hunting
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A young jaguar on a riverbank, Pantanal, Brazil
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Fibonacci Day
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Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
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A time-worn medieval marvel
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Northern hawk owl
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights, Michigan, USA
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Knuthöjdsmossen nature reserve, Sweden
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The sun sets on the Valley of the Moon
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Get ready for the blood moon
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Dam, lake and mountains in Kerala
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Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
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