In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 8th as "World Oceans Day" (resolution 63/111, paragraph 171).  This Tuesday, conservation groups, schools, business, and governments around the world will host events and activities to celebrate the world's oceans, a day of tribute clouded by concern over the Deep Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Learn more about offshore drilling and ocean pollution in the LRC's display case near the Reference Desk.

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