World Oceans Day - 8 June 2024

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World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on 8 June. It serves as a global reminder of the important role the oceans play in sustaining life on Earth.

An Overview of the News

• Recognized by the United Nations, it promotes ocean awareness and encourages action to protect the marine environment.

• This year's World Oceans Day 2024 theme, "Awaken New Depths,"underscores the critical need to preserve marine ecosystems as we recognize our profound dependency on the ocean and the imperative for urgent action.

• Actions include supporting marine conservation, promoting responsible fishing practices, reducing marine pollution, and advocating for the protection of marine habitats and species.

History of World Oceans Day:

• It was proposed by the ICOD of Canada and the OIC in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

• Its purpose was to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean to the planet and humanity.

• It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008.

• It supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promotes public interest in ocean conservation and sustainable resource management.

Some important facts about ocean 

• There are a total of five oceans on Earth. The Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), Indian Ocean (Indian Ocean), Arctic Ocean (Arctic Ocean) and Antarctic Ocean or Southern Ocean (Antarctic Ocean).

• The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean. Its depth on the Mariana Trench is 11,033 metres i.e. about 11 kilometres.

• The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest ocean.

• The water of the Atlantic Ocean is the saltiest. Its water has a salinity of 3.7 percent.

• The world's saltiest sea (Red Sea) and warmest ocean (Persian Gulf) are located in the Indian Ocean.

• The Arctic Ocean is the ocean with the least salt.