World Oceans Day 2023: 08 June

World Oceans Day 2023: 08 June

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Category : Important Days Published on: June 09 2023

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  • World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to create awareness among people regarding the significance of oceans, and the importance of preserving and conserving oceanic resources.
  • The concept of celebrating ocean day on a global level was first proposed in 1992 by the Canadian government at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • “World Oceans Day” was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008.
  • Every year, the World Oceans Day is celebrated under a specific theme. This year, the theme of World Oceans day 2023 is "Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing."
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