Today, let"s embark on a watery adventure as we celebrate World Oceans Day. This day is about honoring 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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Lands End, Cornwall, England
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African buffalo, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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Feature Attraction: 85 years at the drive-in
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At the shore of an inland sea
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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The Great Blue Hole, Belize
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Holidays in the Venetian Lagoon
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Christmas star lanterns, Germany
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Santorini through the clouds
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Mute swans
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World of WearableArt Awards
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Uncommon clouds are gathering
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It s Independence Day
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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Where the wildflowers grow
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The beach at Cala Luna, Sardinia, Italy
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Autumnal equinox
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Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
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Merry Christmas
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National Roller Coaster Day
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It s truffle season here in the Dordogne Valley
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Solar Impulse 2 in Honolulu
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Least chipmunk, Kootenai National Forest, Montana
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Don t forget—it’s World Elephant Day
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India Republic Day
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Digging the birds
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Mapping courage in the Seventh Ward
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